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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.03, 67.55 and 23.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.03, 67.55 and 23.64 is: 35.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.03 : 67.55 = 23.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.03/67.55 = 23.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.03x = 67.55 × 23.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.03x = 1,596.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596.76/45.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.46

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