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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.55, 62.86 and 25.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.55, 62.86 and 25.87 is: 35.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.55 : 62.86 = 25.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.55/62.86 = 25.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.55x = 62.86 × 25.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.55x = 1,626.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626.19/45.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.70

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