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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.63, 68.41 and 18.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.63, 68.41 and 18.57 is: 27.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.63 : 68.41 = 18.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.63/68.41 = 18.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.63x = 68.41 × 18.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.63x = 1,270.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270.37/45.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.84

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