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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.03, 67.54 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.03, 67.54 and 12.54 is: 18.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.03 : 67.54 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.03/67.54 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.03x = 67.54 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.03x = 846.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.66/45.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.80

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