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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.92, 68.74 and 30.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.92, 68.74 and 30.68 is: 45.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.92 : 68.74 = 30.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.92/68.74 = 30.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.92x = 68.74 × 30.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.92x = 2,108.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108.94/45.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.93

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