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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.30, 67.95 and 25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.30, 67.95 and 25 is: 37.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.30 : 67.95 = 25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.30/67.95 = 25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.30x = 67.95 × 25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.30x = 1,698.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698.75/45.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.50

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