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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.58, 68.24 and 21.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.58, 68.24 and 21.48 is: 32.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.58 : 68.24 = 21.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.58/68.24 = 21.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.58x = 68.24 × 21.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.58x = 1,465.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465.80/45.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.16

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