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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.78, 68.63 and 24.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.78, 68.63 and 24.34 is: 36.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.78 : 68.63 = 24.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.78/68.63 = 24.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.78x = 68.63 × 24.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.78x = 1,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670.45/45.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.49

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