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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.47, 67.69 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.47, 67.69 and 45.20 is: 67.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.47 : 67.69 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.47/67.69 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.47x = 67.69 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.47x = 3,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059.59/45.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.29

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