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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.95, 68.89 and 23.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.95, 68.89 and 23.11 is: 34.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.95 : 68.89 = 23.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.95/68.89 = 23.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.95x = 68.89 × 23.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.95x = 1,591.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591.86/45.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.65

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