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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.97, 68.90 and 18.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.97, 68.90 and 18.91 is: 28.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.97 : 68.90 = 18.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.97/68.90 = 18.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.97x = 68.90 × 18.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.97x = 1,302.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302.90/45.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.34

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