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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.30, 68.04 and 21.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.30, 68.04 and 21.27 is: 31.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.30 : 68.04 = 21.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.30/68.04 = 21.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.30x = 68.04 × 21.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.30x = 1,447.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447.21/45.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.95

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