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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.98, 63.34 and 39.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.98, 63.34 and 39.05 is: 53.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.98 : 63.34 = 39.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.98/63.34 = 39.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.98x = 63.34 × 39.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.98x = 2,472.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472.92/45.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.79

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