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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.29, 67.92 and 13.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.29, 67.92 and 13.23 is: 19.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.29 : 67.92 = 13.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.29/67.92 = 13.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.29x = 67.92 × 13.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.29x = 898.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.58/45.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.84

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