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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.73, 68.59 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.73, 68.59 and 13.66 is: 20.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.73 : 68.59 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.73/68.59 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.73x = 68.59 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.73x = 937.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.22/45.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.50

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