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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.22, 67.84 and 21.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.22, 67.84 and 21.14 is: 31.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.22 : 67.84 = 21.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.22/67.84 = 21.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.22x = 67.84 × 21.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.22x = 1,434.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434.14/45.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.71

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