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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.69, 68.54 and 16.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.69, 68.54 and 16.79 is: 25.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.69 : 68.54 = 16.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.69/68.54 = 16.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.69x = 68.54 × 16.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.69x = 1,151.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151.15/45.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.19

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