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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.97, 68.99 and 39.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.97, 68.99 and 39.22 is: 58.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.97 : 68.99 = 39.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.97/68.99 = 39.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.97x = 68.99 × 39.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.97x = 2,705.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705.79/45.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.86

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