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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.51, 62.80 and 25.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.51, 62.80 and 25.84 is: 35.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.51 : 62.80 = 25.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.51/62.80 = 25.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.51x = 62.80 × 25.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.51x = 1,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622.75/45.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.66

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