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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.34, 67.93 and 25.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.34, 67.93 and 25.07 is: 37.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.34 : 67.93 = 25.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.34/67.93 = 25.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.34x = 67.93 × 25.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.34x = 1,702.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702.60/45.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.55

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