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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.90, 68.76 and 22.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.90, 68.76 and 22.75 is: 34.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.90 : 68.76 = 22.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.90/68.76 = 22.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.90x = 68.76 × 22.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.90x = 1,564.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564.12/45.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.08

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