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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.84, 68.22 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.84, 68.22 and 45.54 is: 67.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.84 : 68.22 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.84/68.22 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.84x = 68.22 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.84x = 3,106.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106.74/45.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.77

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