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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.17, 62.34 and 25.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.17, 62.34 and 25.77 is: 35.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.17 : 62.34 = 25.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.17/62.34 = 25.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.17x = 62.34 × 25.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.17x = 1,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606.50/45.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.57

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