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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.97, 67.99 and 45.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.97, 67.99 and 45.97 is: 67.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.97 : 67.99 = 45.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.97/67.99 = 45.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.97x = 67.99 × 45.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.97x = 3,125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125.30/45.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.99

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