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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.87, 68.77 and 23.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.87, 68.77 and 23.08 is: 34.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.87 : 68.77 = 23.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.87/68.77 = 23.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.87x = 68.77 × 23.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.87x = 1,587.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587.21/45.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.60

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