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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.72, 68.46 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.72, 68.46 and 45.18 is: 67.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.72 : 68.46 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.72/68.46 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.72x = 68.46 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.72x = 3,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093.02/45.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.65

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