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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.98, 68.99 and 17.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.98, 68.99 and 17.12 is: 25.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.98 : 68.99 = 17.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.98/68.99 = 17.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.98x = 68.99 × 17.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.98x = 1,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180.68/45.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.68

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