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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.15, 67.68 and 19.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.15, 67.68 and 19.11 is: 28.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.15 : 67.68 = 19.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.15/67.68 = 19.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.15x = 67.68 × 19.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.15x = 1,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293.36/45.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.65

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