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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.09, 67.62 and 23.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.09, 67.62 and 23.43 is: 35.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.09 : 67.62 = 23.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.09/67.62 = 23.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.09x = 67.62 × 23.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.09x = 1,584.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584.34/45.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.14

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