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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.43, 68.13 and 13.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.43, 68.13 and 13.37 is: 20.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.43 : 68.13 = 13.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.43/68.13 = 13.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.43x = 68.13 × 13.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.43x = 910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910.56/45.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.04

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