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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.56, 68.36 and 18.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.56, 68.36 and 18.53 is: 27.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.56 : 68.36 = 18.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.56/68.36 = 18.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.56x = 68.36 × 18.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.56x = 1,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266.28/45.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.80

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