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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.42, 68.06 and 18.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.42, 68.06 and 18.36 is: 27.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.42 : 68.06 = 18.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.42/68.06 = 18.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.42x = 68.06 × 18.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.42x = 1,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249.58/45.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.51

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