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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.82, 68.71 and 34.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.82, 68.71 and 34.42 is: 51.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.82 : 68.71 = 34.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.82/68.71 = 34.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.82x = 68.71 × 34.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.82x = 2,365.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365.00/45.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.61

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