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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.83, 68.56 and 34.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.83, 68.56 and 34.38 is: 51.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.83 : 68.56 = 34.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.83/68.56 = 34.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.83x = 68.56 × 34.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.83x = 2,357.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357.01/45.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.43

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