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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.90, 68.86 and 29.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.90, 68.86 and 29.97 is: 44.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.90 : 68.86 = 29.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.90/68.86 = 29.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.90x = 68.86 × 29.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.90x = 2,063.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063.92/45.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.96

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