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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.96, 68.64 and 39.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.96, 68.64 and 39.18 is: 58.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.96 : 68.64 = 39.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.96/68.64 = 39.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.96x = 68.64 × 39.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.96x = 2,689.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689.32/45.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.51

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