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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.95, 68.86 and 39.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.95, 68.86 and 39.20 is: 58.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.95 : 68.86 = 39.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.95/68.86 = 39.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.95x = 68.86 × 39.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.95x = 2,698.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698.87/45.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.74

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