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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.23, 67.80 and 18.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.23, 67.80 and 18.17 is: 27.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.23 : 67.80 = 18.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.23/67.80 = 18.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.23x = 67.80 × 18.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.23x = 1,231.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231.59/45.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.23

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