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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.84, 68.73 and 16.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.84, 68.73 and 16.55 is: 24.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.84 : 68.73 = 16.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.84/68.73 = 16.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.84x = 68.73 × 16.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.84x = 1,137.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137.06/45.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.80

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