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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.55, 68.27 and 19.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.55, 68.27 and 19.83 is: 29.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.55 : 68.27 = 19.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.55/68.27 = 19.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.55x = 68.27 × 19.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.55x = 1,354.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354.03/45.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.73

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