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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.05, 62.18 and 25.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.05, 62.18 and 25.64 is: 35.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.05 : 62.18 = 25.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.05/62.18 = 25.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.05x = 62.18 × 25.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.05x = 1,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594.32/45.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.39

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