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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.67, 68.51 and 21.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.67, 68.51 and 21.61 is: 32.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.67 : 68.51 = 21.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.67/68.51 = 21.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.67x = 68.51 × 21.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.67x = 1,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480.50/45.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.42

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