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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.08, 62.20 and 25.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.08, 62.20 and 25.68 is: 35.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.08 : 62.20 = 25.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.08/62.20 = 25.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.08x = 62.20 × 25.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.08x = 1,597.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597.30/45.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.43

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