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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.99, 68.51 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.99, 68.51 and 45.70 is: 68.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.99 : 68.51 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.99/68.51 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.99x = 68.51 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.99x = 3,130.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130.85/45.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.08

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