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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.07, 67.58 and 14.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.07, 67.58 and 14.61 is: 21.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.07 : 67.58 = 14.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.07/67.58 = 14.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.07x = 67.58 × 14.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.07x = 987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.66/45.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.91

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