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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.38, 68.07 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.38, 68.07 and 13.32 is: 19.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.38 : 68.07 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.38/68.07 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.38x = 68.07 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.38x = 906.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906.69/45.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.98

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