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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.35, 67.95 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.35, 67.95 and 22.47 is: 33.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.35 : 67.95 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.35/67.95 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.35x = 67.95 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.35x = 1,526.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526.84/45.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.67

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