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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.90, 68.70 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.90, 68.70 and 34.44 is: 51.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.90 : 68.70 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.90/68.70 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.90x = 68.70 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.90x = 2,366.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366.03/45.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.55

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