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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.51, 68.24 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.51, 68.24 and 18.44 is: 27.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.51 : 68.24 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.51/68.24 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.51x = 68.24 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.51x = 1,258.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258.35/45.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.65

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