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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.83, 68.73 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.83, 68.73 and 35.74 is: 53.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.83 : 68.73 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.83/68.73 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.83x = 68.73 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.83x = 2,456.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456.07/45.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.59

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