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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.50, 68.25 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.50, 68.25 and 25.22 is: 37.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.50 : 68.25 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.50/68.25 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.50x = 68.25 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.50x = 1,721.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721.27/45.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.83

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