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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.13, 67.72 and 16.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.13, 67.72 and 16.63 is: 24.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.13 : 67.72 = 16.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.13/67.72 = 16.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.13x = 67.72 × 16.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.13x = 1,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125.80/45.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.95

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