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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.05, 67.61 and 23.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.05, 67.61 and 23.42 is: 35.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.05 : 67.61 = 23.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.05/67.61 = 23.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.05x = 67.61 × 23.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.05x = 1,583.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583.43/45.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.15

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