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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.94, 68.94 and 21.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.94, 68.94 and 21.89 is: 32.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.94 : 68.94 = 21.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.94/68.94 = 21.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.94x = 68.94 × 21.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.94x = 1,509.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509.27/45.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.85

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