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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.81, 68.74 and 20.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.81, 68.74 and 20.14 is: 30.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.81 : 68.74 = 20.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.81/68.74 = 20.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.81x = 68.74 × 20.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.81x = 1,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384.20/45.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.22

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