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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.12, 67.68 and 25.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.12, 67.68 and 25.80 is: 38.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.12 : 67.68 = 25.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.12/67.68 = 25.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.12x = 67.68 × 25.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.12x = 1,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746.14/45.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.70

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