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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.30, 67.90 and 16.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.30, 67.90 and 16.41 is: 24.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.30 : 67.90 = 16.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.30/67.90 = 16.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.30x = 67.90 × 16.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.30x = 1,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114.24/45.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.60

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