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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.58, 68.43 and 18.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.58, 68.43 and 18.55 is: 27.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.58 : 68.43 = 18.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.58/68.43 = 18.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.58x = 68.43 × 18.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.58x = 1,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269.28/45.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.85

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