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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.81, 68.39 and 39.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.81, 68.39 and 39.71 is: 59.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.81 : 68.39 = 39.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.81/68.39 = 39.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.81x = 68.39 × 39.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.81x = 2,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715.42/45.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.28

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