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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.41, 68.18 and 21.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.41, 68.18 and 21.38 is: 32.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.41 : 68.18 = 21.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.41/68.18 = 21.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.41x = 68.18 × 21.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.41x = 1,457.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457.24/45.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.09

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