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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.46, 68.24 and 21.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.46, 68.24 and 21.43 is: 32.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.46 : 68.24 = 21.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.46/68.24 = 21.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.46x = 68.24 × 21.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.46x = 1,462.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462.38/45.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.17

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