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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.24, 67.86 and 14.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.24, 67.86 and 14.39 is: 21.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.24 : 67.86 = 14.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.24/67.86 = 14.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.24x = 67.86 × 14.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.24x = 976.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976.81/45.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.59

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