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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.81, 68.72 and 29.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.81, 68.72 and 29.88 is: 44.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.81 : 68.72 = 29.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.81/68.72 = 29.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.81x = 68.72 × 29.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.81x = 2,053.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053.20/45.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.82

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