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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.10, 67.64 and 13.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.10, 67.64 and 13.04 is: 19.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.10 : 67.64 = 13.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.10/67.64 = 13.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.10x = 67.64 × 13.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.10x = 881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.72/45.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.55

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