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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.60, 68.46 and 22.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.60, 68.46 and 22.78 is: 34.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.60 : 68.46 = 22.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.60/68.46 = 22.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.60x = 68.46 × 22.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.60x = 1,559.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559.52/45.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.20

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