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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.30, 67.90 and 22.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.30, 67.90 and 22.45 is: 33.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.30 : 67.90 = 22.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.30/67.90 = 22.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.30x = 67.90 × 22.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.30x = 1,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524.24/45.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.65

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