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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.38, 62.63 and 25.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.38, 62.63 and 25.98 is: 35.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.38 : 62.63 = 25.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.38/62.63 = 25.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.38x = 62.63 × 25.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.38x = 1,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627.00/45.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.86

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