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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.73, 68.56 and 21.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.73, 68.56 and 21.69 is: 32.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.73 : 68.56 = 21.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.73/68.56 = 21.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.73x = 68.56 × 21.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.73x = 1,487.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487.07/45.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.52

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