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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.70, 68.53 and 18.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.70, 68.53 and 18.27 is: 27.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.70 : 68.53 = 18.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.70/68.53 = 18.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.70x = 68.53 × 18.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.70x = 1,252.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252.04/45.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.40

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