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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.95, 69.02 and 45.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.95, 69.02 and 45.24 is: 67.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.95 : 69.02 = 45.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.95/69.02 = 45.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.95x = 69.02 × 45.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.95x = 3,122.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122.46/45.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.95

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