The correct answer is: $17.72\text{ in}$ (approx.)
Explanation
Convert using $1\text{ in} = 2.54\text{ cm}$.
Steps:
- Conversion factor: $1\text{ in} = 2.54\text{ cm}$
- Compute: $45\text{ cm} \div 2.54\text{ cm/in} = 17.716535433070866\text{ in}$
- Round to two decimals: $17.72\text{ in}$
Therefore, $45\text{ cm} \approx 17.72\text{ in}$.