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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.80, 68.66 and 22.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.80, 68.66 and 22.96 is: 34.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.80 : 68.66 = 22.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.80/68.66 = 22.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.80x = 68.66 × 22.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.80x = 1,576.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576.43/45.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.42

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