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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.71, 68.57 and 24.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.71, 68.57 and 24.34 is: 36.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.71 : 68.57 = 24.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.71/68.57 = 24.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.71x = 68.57 × 24.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.71x = 1,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668.53/45.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.50

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