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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.77, 68.68 and 22.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.77, 68.68 and 22.63 is: 33.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.77 : 68.68 = 22.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.77/68.68 = 22.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.77x = 68.68 × 22.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.77x = 1,554.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554.23/45.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.96

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