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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.75, 68.56 and 18.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.75, 68.56 and 18.66 is: 27.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.75 : 68.56 = 18.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.75/68.56 = 18.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.75x = 68.56 × 18.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.75x = 1,279.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279.65/45.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.97

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