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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.12, 67.76 and 25.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.12, 67.76 and 25.88 is: 38.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.12 : 67.76 = 25.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.12/67.76 = 25.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.12x = 67.76 × 25.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.12x = 1,753.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753.63/45.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.87

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