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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.48, 68.22 and 19.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.48, 68.22 and 19.80 is: 29.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.48 : 68.22 = 19.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.48/68.22 = 19.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.48x = 68.22 × 19.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.48x = 1,350.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350.76/45.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.70

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