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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.83, 68.83 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.83, 68.83 and 45.11 is: 67.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.83 : 68.83 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.83/68.83 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.83x = 68.83 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.83x = 3,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104.98/45.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.75

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