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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.48, 68.23 and 16.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.48, 68.23 and 16.58 is: 24.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.48 : 68.23 = 16.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.48/68.23 = 16.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.48x = 68.23 × 16.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.48x = 1,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131.38/45.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.88

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