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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.88, 68.71 and 24.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.88, 68.71 and 24.18 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.88 : 68.71 = 24.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.88/68.71 = 24.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.88x = 68.71 × 24.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.88x = 1,661.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661.41/45.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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