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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.83, 69.12 and 39.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.83, 69.12 and 39.15 is: 59.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.83 : 69.12 = 39.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.83/69.12 = 39.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.83x = 69.12 × 39.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.83x = 2,706.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706.05/45.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.04

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