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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.22, 67.83 and 19.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.22, 67.83 and 19.53 is: 29.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.22 : 67.83 = 19.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.22/67.83 = 19.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.22x = 67.83 × 19.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.22x = 1,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324.72/45.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.30

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