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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.79, 68.69 and 18.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.79, 68.69 and 18.73 is: 28.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.79 : 68.69 = 18.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.79/68.69 = 18.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.79x = 68.69 × 18.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.79x = 1,286.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286.22/45.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.09

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