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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.81, 68.36 and 45.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.81, 68.36 and 45.47 is: 67.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.81 : 68.36 = 45.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.81/68.36 = 45.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.81x = 68.36 × 45.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.81x = 3,107.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107.76/45.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.84

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