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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.96, 68.86 and 23.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.96, 68.86 and 23.08 is: 34.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.96 : 68.86 = 23.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.96/68.86 = 23.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.96x = 68.86 × 23.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.96x = 1,589.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589.29/45.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.58

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