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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.23, 67.84 and 20.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.23, 67.84 and 20.53 is: 30.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.23 : 67.84 = 20.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.23/67.84 = 20.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.23x = 67.84 × 20.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.23x = 1,392.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392.57/45.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.79

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