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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.89, 68.85 and 17.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.89, 68.85 and 17.01 is: 25.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.89 : 68.85 = 17.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.89/68.85 = 17.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.89x = 68.85 × 17.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.89x = 1,171.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171.14/45.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.52

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