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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.09, 67.63 and 12.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.09, 67.63 and 12.59 is: 18.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.09 : 67.63 = 12.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.09/67.63 = 12.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.09x = 67.63 × 12.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.09x = 851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.48/45.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.88

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