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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.91, 68.83 and 21.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.91, 68.83 and 21.85 is: 32.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.91 : 68.83 = 21.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.91/68.83 = 21.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.91x = 68.83 × 21.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.91x = 1,503.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503.71/45.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.76

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