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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.23, 67.82 and 14.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.23, 67.82 and 14.78 is: 22.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.23 : 67.82 = 14.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.23/67.82 = 14.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.23x = 67.82 × 14.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.23x = 1,002.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002.38/45.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.16

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