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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.36, 67.98 and 22.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.36, 67.98 and 22.54 is: 33.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.36 : 67.98 = 22.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.36/67.98 = 22.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.36x = 67.98 × 22.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.36x = 1,532.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532.27/45.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.78

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