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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.09, 67.57 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.09, 67.57 and 22.24 is: 33.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.09 : 67.57 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.09/67.57 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.09x = 67.57 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.09x = 1,502.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502.81/45.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.33

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