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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.16, 67.71 and 16.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.16, 67.71 and 16.26 is: 24.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.16 : 67.71 = 16.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.16/67.71 = 16.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.16x = 67.71 × 16.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.16x = 1,101.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101.15/45.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.38

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