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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45, 62.10 and 25.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45, 62.10 and 25.61 is: 35.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45 : 62.10 = 25.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45/62.10 = 25.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45x = 62.10 × 25.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45x = 1,590.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590.07/45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.33

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