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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.93, 68.69 and 34.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.93, 68.69 and 34.53 is: 51.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.93 : 68.69 = 34.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.93/68.69 = 34.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.93x = 68.69 × 34.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.93x = 2,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371.87/45.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.64

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