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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.64, 68.40 and 19.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.64, 68.40 and 19.93 is: 29.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.64 : 68.40 = 19.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.64/68.40 = 19.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.64x = 68.40 × 19.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.64x = 1,363.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363.47/45.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.88

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