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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.87, 68.82 and 24.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.87, 68.82 and 24.22 is: 36.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.87 : 68.82 = 24.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.87/68.82 = 24.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.87x = 68.82 × 24.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.87x = 1,666.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666.82/45.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.34

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