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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.95, 68.82 and 37.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.95, 68.82 and 37.34 is: 55.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.95 : 68.82 = 37.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.95/68.82 = 37.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.95x = 68.82 × 37.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.95x = 2,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569.74/45.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.92

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