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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.33, 67.92 and 23.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.33, 67.92 and 23.61 is: 35.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.33 : 67.92 = 23.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.33/67.92 = 23.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.33x = 67.92 × 23.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.33x = 1,603.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603.47/45.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.38

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