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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.86, 68.80 and 18.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.86, 68.80 and 18.82 is: 28.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.86 : 68.80 = 18.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.86/68.80 = 18.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.86x = 68.80 × 18.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.86x = 1,294.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294.82/45.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.23

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