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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.87, 68.85 and 24.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.87, 68.85 and 24.20 is: 36.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.87 : 68.85 = 24.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.87/68.85 = 24.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.87x = 68.85 × 24.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.87x = 1,666.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666.08/45.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.32

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