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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.80, 68.58 and 29.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.80, 68.58 and 29.52 is: 44.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.80 : 68.58 = 29.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.80/68.58 = 29.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.80x = 68.58 × 29.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.80x = 2,024.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024.48/45.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.20

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