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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.33, 68.04 and 19.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.33, 68.04 and 19.67 is: 29.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.33 : 68.04 = 19.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.33/68.04 = 19.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.33x = 68.04 × 19.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.33x = 1,338.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338.44/45.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.53

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