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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.97, 69.01 and 29.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.97, 69.01 and 29.72 is: 44.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.97 : 69.01 = 29.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.97/69.01 = 29.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.97x = 69.01 × 29.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.97x = 2,051.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051.08/45.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.62

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