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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.97, 68.65 and 39.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.97, 68.65 and 39.49 is: 58.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.97 : 68.65 = 39.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.97/68.65 = 39.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.97x = 68.65 × 39.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.97x = 2,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710.72/45.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.97

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