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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.09, 67.58 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.09, 67.58 and 19.37 is: 29.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.09 : 67.58 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.09/67.58 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.09x = 67.58 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.09x = 1,308.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308.59/45.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.02

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