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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.42, 67.96 and 35.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.42, 67.96 and 35.25 is: 52.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.42 : 67.96 = 35.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.42/67.96 = 35.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.42x = 67.96 × 35.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.42x = 2,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395.59/45.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.74

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