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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.47, 68.12 and 19.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.47, 68.12 and 19.77 is: 29.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.47 : 68.12 = 19.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.47/68.12 = 19.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.47x = 68.12 × 19.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.47x = 1,346.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346.73/45.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.62

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