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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.51, 68.26 and 23.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.51, 68.26 and 23.83 is: 35.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.51 : 68.26 = 23.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.51/68.26 = 23.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.51x = 68.26 × 23.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.51x = 1,626.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626.64/45.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.74

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