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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.80, 68.62 and 39.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.80, 68.62 and 39.32 is: 58.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.80 : 68.62 = 39.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.80/68.62 = 39.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.80x = 68.62 × 39.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.80x = 2,698.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698.14/45.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.91

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