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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.77, 68.68 and 21.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.77, 68.68 and 21.74 is: 32.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.77 : 68.68 = 21.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.77/68.68 = 21.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.77x = 68.68 × 21.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.77x = 1,492.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492.79/45.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.62

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