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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.49, 68.22 and 24.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.49, 68.22 and 24.92 is: 37.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.49 : 68.22 = 24.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.49/68.22 = 24.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.49x = 68.22 × 24.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.49x = 1,700.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700.04/45.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.37

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