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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.33, 62.57 and 25.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.33, 62.57 and 25.92 is: 35.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.33 : 62.57 = 25.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.33/62.57 = 25.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.33x = 62.57 × 25.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.33x = 1,621.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621.68/45.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.78

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