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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.67, 68.49 and 22.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.67, 68.49 and 22.87 is: 34.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.67 : 68.49 = 22.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.67/68.49 = 22.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.67x = 68.49 × 22.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.67x = 1,566.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566.37/45.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.30

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