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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.65, 68.44 and 22.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.65, 68.44 and 22.83 is: 34.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.65 : 68.44 = 22.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.65/68.44 = 22.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.65x = 68.44 × 22.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.65x = 1,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562.49/45.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.23

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