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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.43, 68.14 and 11.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.43, 68.14 and 11.19 is: 16.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.43 : 68.14 = 11.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.43/68.14 = 11.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.43x = 68.14 × 11.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.43x = 762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.42/45.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.78

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