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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.24, 67.84 and 18.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.24, 67.84 and 18.16 is: 27.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.24 : 67.84 = 18.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.24/67.84 = 18.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.24x = 67.84 × 18.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.24x = 1,231.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231.54/45.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.22

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