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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.35, 68.03 and 20.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.35, 68.03 and 20.98 is: 31.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.35 : 68.03 = 20.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.35/68.03 = 20.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.35x = 68.03 × 20.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.35x = 1,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427.43/45.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.48

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