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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.39, 68.09 and 16.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.39, 68.09 and 16.50 is: 24.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.39 : 68.09 = 16.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.39/68.09 = 16.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.39x = 68.09 × 16.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.39x = 1,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123.49/45.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.75

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