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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.33, 68 and 19.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.33, 68 and 19.68 is: 29.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.33 : 68 = 19.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.33/68 = 19.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.33x = 68 × 19.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.33x = 1,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338.24/45.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.52

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