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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.98, 68.99 and 15.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.98, 68.99 and 15.53 is: 23.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.98 : 68.99 = 15.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.98/68.99 = 15.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.98x = 68.99 × 15.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.98x = 1,071.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071.35/45.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.30

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