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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.53, 68.33 and 21.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.53, 68.33 and 21.50 is: 32.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.53 : 68.33 = 21.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.53/68.33 = 21.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.53x = 68.33 × 21.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.53x = 1,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469.32/45.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.27

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