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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.76, 68.60 and 24.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.76, 68.60 and 24.38 is: 36.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.76 : 68.60 = 24.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.76/68.60 = 24.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.76x = 68.60 × 24.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.76x = 1,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672.47/45.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.55

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