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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.98, 68.94 and 20.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.98, 68.94 and 20.31 is: 30.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.98 : 68.94 = 20.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.98/68.94 = 20.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.98x = 68.94 × 20.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.98x = 1,400.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400.17/45.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.46

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