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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.08, 67.64 and 22.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.08, 67.64 and 22.28 is: 33.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.08 : 67.64 = 22.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.08/67.64 = 22.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.08x = 67.64 × 22.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.08x = 1,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507.02/45.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.43

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