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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.80, 68.65 and 24.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.80, 68.65 and 24.38 is: 36.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.80 : 68.65 = 24.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.80/68.65 = 24.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.80x = 68.65 × 24.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.80x = 1,673.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673.69/45.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.54

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