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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.75, 68.65 and 18.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.75, 68.65 and 18.70 is: 28.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.75 : 68.65 = 18.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.75/68.65 = 18.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.75x = 68.65 × 18.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.75x = 1,283.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283.54/45.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.06

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