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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.99, 69.03 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.99, 69.03 and 21.96 is: 32.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.99 : 69.03 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.99/69.03 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.99x = 69.03 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.99x = 1,515.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515.90/45.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.96

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