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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.70, 68.53 and 20.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.70, 68.53 and 20.03 is: 30.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.70 : 68.53 = 20.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.70/68.53 = 20.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.70x = 68.53 × 20.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.70x = 1,372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372.73/45.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.04

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