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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.42, 68.13 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.42, 68.13 and 16.52 is: 24.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.42 : 68.13 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.42/68.13 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.42x = 68.13 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.42x = 1,125.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125.51/45.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.78

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