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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.90, 68.67 and 30.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.90, 68.67 and 30.69 is: 45.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.90 : 68.67 = 30.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.90/68.67 = 30.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.90x = 68.67 × 30.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.90x = 2,107.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107.48/45.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.91

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