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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.69, 68.53 and 18.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.69, 68.53 and 18.60 is: 27.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.69 : 68.53 = 18.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.69/68.53 = 18.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.69x = 68.53 × 18.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.69x = 1,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274.78/45.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.90

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