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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.12, 62.25 and 25.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.12, 62.25 and 25.45 is: 35.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.12 : 62.25 = 25.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.12/62.25 = 25.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.12x = 62.25 × 25.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.12x = 1,584.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584.01/45.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.11

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