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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.93, 68.91 and 15.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.93, 68.91 and 15.49 is: 23.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.93 : 68.91 = 15.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.93/68.91 = 15.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.93x = 68.91 × 15.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.93x = 1,067.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067.24/45.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.24

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