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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.06, 62.19 and 25.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.06, 62.19 and 25.65 is: 35.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.06 : 62.19 = 25.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.06/62.19 = 25.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.06x = 62.19 × 25.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.06x = 1,595.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595.17/45.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.40

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