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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.10, 62.22 and 25.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.10, 62.22 and 25.43 is: 35.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.10 : 62.22 = 25.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.10/62.22 = 25.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.10x = 62.22 × 25.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.10x = 1,581.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581.94/45.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.08

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