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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.60, 68.38 and 16.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.60, 68.38 and 16.71 is: 25.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.60 : 68.38 = 16.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.60/68.38 = 16.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.60x = 68.38 × 16.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.60x = 1,142.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142.20/45.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.05

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