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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.95, 68.90 and 17.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.95, 68.90 and 17.05 is: 25.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.95 : 68.90 = 17.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.95/68.90 = 17.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.95x = 68.90 × 17.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.95x = 1,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174.75/45.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.57

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