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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.35, 67.92 and 21.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.35, 67.92 and 21.25 is: 31.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.35 : 67.92 = 21.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.35/67.92 = 21.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.35x = 67.92 × 21.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.35x = 1,443.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443.30/45.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.83

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