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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.81, 68.70 and 15.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.81, 68.70 and 15.37 is: 23.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.81 : 68.70 = 15.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.81/68.70 = 15.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.81x = 68.70 × 15.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.81x = 1,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055.50/45.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.04

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