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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.84, 69.06 and 39.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.84, 69.06 and 39.06 is: 58.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.84 : 69.06 = 39.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.84/69.06 = 39.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.84x = 69.06 × 39.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.84x = 2,697.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697.48/45.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.85

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