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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.11, 62.26 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.11, 62.26 and 25.44 is: 35.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.11 : 62.26 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.11/62.26 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.11x = 62.26 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.11x = 1,583.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583.89/45.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.11

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