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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.37, 68.20 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.37, 68.20 and 45.14 is: 67.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.37 : 68.20 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.37/68.20 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.37x = 68.20 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.37x = 3,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078.73/45.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.86

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