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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.91, 68.84 and 20.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.91, 68.84 and 20.22 is: 30.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.91 : 68.84 = 20.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.91/68.84 = 20.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.91x = 68.84 × 20.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.91x = 1,391.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391.94/45.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.32

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