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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.02, 67.56 and 24.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.02, 67.56 and 24.77 is: 37.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.02 : 67.56 = 24.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.02/67.56 = 24.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.02x = 67.56 × 24.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.02x = 1,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673.12/45.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.17

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