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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.60, 68.38 and 21.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.60, 68.38 and 21.22 is: 31.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.60 : 68.38 = 21.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.60/68.38 = 21.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.60x = 68.38 × 21.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.60x = 1,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450.80/45.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.82

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