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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.40, 68.08 and 21.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.40, 68.08 and 21.36 is: 32.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.40 : 68.08 = 21.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.40/68.08 = 21.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.40x = 68.08 × 21.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.40x = 1,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.19/45.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.03

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