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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 62.30 and 25.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 62.30 and 25.73 is: 35.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 62.30 = 25.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/62.30 = 25.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 62.30 × 25.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 1,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603.12/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.51

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