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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.93, 68.80 and 39.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.93, 68.80 and 39.84 is: 59.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.93 : 68.80 = 39.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.93/68.80 = 39.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.93x = 68.80 × 39.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.93x = 2,740.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740.99/45.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.68

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