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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 68.48 and 22.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 68.48 and 22.83 is: 34.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 68.48 = 22.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/68.48 = 22.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 68.48 × 22.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 1,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563.40/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.24

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