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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.25, 67.93 and 37.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.25, 67.93 and 37.73 is: 56.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.25 : 67.93 = 37.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.25/67.93 = 37.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.25x = 67.93 × 37.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.25x = 2,563.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563.18/45.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.64

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