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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.96, 68.91 and 30.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.96, 68.91 and 30.72 is: 46.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.96 : 68.91 = 30.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.96/68.91 = 30.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.96x = 68.91 × 30.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.96x = 2,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116.92/45.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.06

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