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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.56, 68.24 and 24.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.56, 68.24 and 24.20 is: 36.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.56 : 68.24 = 24.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.56/68.24 = 24.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.56x = 68.24 × 24.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.56x = 1,651.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651.41/45.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.25

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