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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.10, 67.62 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.10, 67.62 and 19.44 is: 29.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.10 : 67.62 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.10/67.62 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.10x = 67.62 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.10x = 1,314.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314.61/45.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.15

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