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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.16, 67.72 and 23.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.16, 67.72 and 23.76 is: 35.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.16 : 67.72 = 23.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.16/67.72 = 23.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.16x = 67.72 × 23.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.16x = 1,609.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609.03/45.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.63

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