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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.58, 68.38 and 16.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.58, 68.38 and 16.69 is: 25.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.58 : 68.38 = 16.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.58/68.38 = 16.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.58x = 68.38 × 16.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.58x = 1,141.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141.26/45.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.04

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