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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.39, 68.02 and 19.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.39, 68.02 and 19.69 is: 29.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.39 : 68.02 = 19.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.39/68.02 = 19.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.39x = 68.02 × 19.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.39x = 1,339.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339.31/45.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.51

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