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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.38, 68 and 22.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.38, 68 and 22.57 is: 33.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.38 : 68 = 22.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.38/68 = 22.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.38x = 68 × 22.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.38x = 1,534.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534.42/45.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.82

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