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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.89, 68.77 and 20.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.89, 68.77 and 20.19 is: 30.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.89 : 68.77 = 20.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.89/68.77 = 20.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.89x = 68.77 × 20.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.89x = 1,388.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388.37/45.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.26

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