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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.04, 62.16 and 25.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.04, 62.16 and 25.38 is: 35.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.04 : 62.16 = 25.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.04/62.16 = 25.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.04x = 62.16 × 25.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.04x = 1,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577.18/45.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.02

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