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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.93, 69.05 and 35.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.93, 69.05 and 35.91 is: 53.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.93 : 69.05 = 35.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.93/69.05 = 35.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.93x = 69.05 × 35.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.93x = 2,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479.68/45.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.98

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