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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.08, 67.63 and 25.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.08, 67.63 and 25.84 is: 38.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.08 : 67.63 = 25.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.08/67.63 = 25.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.08x = 67.63 × 25.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.08x = 1,747.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747.56/45.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.77

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