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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.18, 67.80 and 24.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.18, 67.80 and 24.90 is: 37.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.18 : 67.80 = 24.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.18/67.80 = 24.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.18x = 67.80 × 24.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.18x = 1,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688.22/45.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.37

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