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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.37, 62.60 and 25.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.37, 62.60 and 25.96 is: 35.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.37 : 62.60 = 25.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.37/62.60 = 25.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.37x = 62.60 × 25.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.37x = 1,625.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625.10/45.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.82

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