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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.52, 68.29 and 24.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.52, 68.29 and 24.95 is: 37.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.52 : 68.29 = 24.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.52/68.29 = 24.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.52x = 68.29 × 24.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.52x = 1,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703.94/45.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.43

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