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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.49, 68.21 and 16.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.49, 68.21 and 16.59 is: 24.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.49 : 68.21 = 16.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.49/68.21 = 16.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.49x = 68.21 × 16.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.49x = 1,131.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131.67/45.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.88

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