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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.03, 67.55 and 17.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.03, 67.55 and 17.98 is: 26.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.03 : 67.55 = 17.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.03/67.55 = 17.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.03x = 67.55 × 17.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.03x = 1,214.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214.46/45.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.97

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