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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.93, 68.94 and 18.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.93, 68.94 and 18.89 is: 28.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.93 : 68.94 = 18.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.93/68.94 = 18.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.93x = 68.94 × 18.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.93x = 1,302.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302.19/45.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.35

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