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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.41, 68.12 and 19.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.41, 68.12 and 19.72 is: 29.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.41 : 68.12 = 19.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.41/68.12 = 19.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.41x = 68.12 × 19.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.41x = 1,343.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343.30/45.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.58

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