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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 68.42 and 18.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 68.42 and 18.56 is: 27.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 68.42 = 18.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/68.42 = 18.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 68.42 × 18.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 1,269.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269.88/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.81

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