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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.40, 67.97 and 25.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.40, 67.97 and 25.04 is: 37.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.40 : 67.97 = 25.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.40/67.97 = 25.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.40x = 67.97 × 25.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.40x = 1,701.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701.63/45.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.48

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