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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.06, 67.59 and 18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.06, 67.59 and 18 is: 27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.06 : 67.59 = 18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.06/67.59 = 18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.06x = 67.59 × 18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.06x = 1,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216.62/45.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27

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