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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.02, 67.48 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.02, 67.48 and 22.22 is: 33.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.02 : 67.48 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.02/67.48 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.02x = 67.48 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.02x = 1,499.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499.41/45.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.31

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