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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 67.72 and 19.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 67.72 and 19.49 is: 29.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 67.72 = 19.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/67.72 = 19.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 67.72 × 19.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 1,319.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319.48/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.23

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