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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.43, 68.19 and 25.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.43, 68.19 and 25.12 is: 37.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.43 : 68.19 = 25.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.43/68.19 = 25.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.43x = 68.19 × 25.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.43x = 1,712.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712.93/45.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.70

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