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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.45, 68.21 and 21.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.45, 68.21 and 21.42 is: 32.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.45 : 68.21 = 21.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.45/68.21 = 21.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.45x = 68.21 × 21.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.45x = 1,461.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461.06/45.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.15

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