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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.88, 68.82 and 16.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.88, 68.82 and 16.98 is: 25.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.88 : 68.82 = 16.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.88/68.82 = 16.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.88x = 68.82 × 16.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.88x = 1,168.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168.56/45.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.47

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