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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.03, 67.56 and 25.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.03, 67.56 and 25.77 is: 38.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.03 : 67.56 = 25.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.03/67.56 = 25.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.03x = 67.56 × 25.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.03x = 1,741.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741.02/45.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.66

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