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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.44, 68.18 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.44, 68.18 and 22.64 is: 33.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.44 : 68.18 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.44/68.18 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.44x = 68.18 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.44x = 1,543.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543.60/45.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.97

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