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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.13, 67.67 and 14.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.13, 67.67 and 14.69 is: 22.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.13 : 67.67 = 14.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.13/67.67 = 14.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.13x = 67.67 × 14.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.13x = 993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.66/45.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.02

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