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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.88, 68.81 and 29.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.88, 68.81 and 29.86 is: 44.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.88 : 68.81 = 29.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.88/68.81 = 29.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.88x = 68.81 × 29.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.88x = 2,054.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054.57/45.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.78

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