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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.41, 68.05 and 18.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.41, 68.05 and 18.32 is: 27.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.41 : 68.05 = 18.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.41/68.05 = 18.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.41x = 68.05 × 18.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.41x = 1,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246.58/45.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.45

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