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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.56, 68.37 and 23.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.56, 68.37 and 23.89 is: 35.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.56 : 68.37 = 23.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.56/68.37 = 23.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.56x = 68.37 × 23.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.56x = 1,633.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633.24/45.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.85

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