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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.63, 68.39 and 21.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.63, 68.39 and 21.53 is: 32.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.63 : 68.39 = 21.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.63/68.39 = 21.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.63x = 68.39 × 21.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.63x = 1,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472.44/45.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.27

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