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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.80, 68.74 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.80, 68.74 and 16.93 is: 25.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.80 : 68.74 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.80/68.74 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.80x = 68.74 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.80x = 1,163.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163.65/45.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.41

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