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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.81, 68.27 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.81, 68.27 and 45.59 is: 67.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.81 : 68.27 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.81/68.27 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.81x = 68.27 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.81x = 3,112.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112.03/45.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.93

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