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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.59, 62.91 and 25.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.59, 62.91 and 25.92 is: 35.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.59 : 62.91 = 25.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.59/62.91 = 25.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.59x = 62.91 × 25.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.59x = 1,630.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630.63/45.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.77

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