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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.32, 67.97 and 25.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.32, 67.97 and 25.01 is: 37.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.32 : 67.97 = 25.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.32/67.97 = 25.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.32x = 67.97 × 25.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.32x = 1,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700.16/45.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.52

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