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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.77, 68.58 and 21.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.77, 68.58 and 21.67 is: 32.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.77 : 68.58 = 21.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.77/68.58 = 21.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.77x = 68.58 × 21.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.77x = 1,485.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485.96/45.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.47

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