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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.62, 68.34 and 25.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.62, 68.34 and 25.30 is: 37.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.62 : 68.34 = 25.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.62/68.34 = 25.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.62x = 68.34 × 25.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.62x = 1,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729.00/45.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.90

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