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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.86, 68.76 and 13.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.86, 68.76 and 13.79 is: 20.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.86 : 68.76 = 13.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.86/68.76 = 13.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.86x = 68.76 × 13.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.86x = 947.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.86/45.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.67

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