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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.51, 68.18 and 22.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.51, 68.18 and 22.63 is: 33.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.51 : 68.18 = 22.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.51/68.18 = 22.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.51x = 68.18 × 22.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.51x = 1,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542.69/45.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.90

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