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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.64, 68.47 and 25.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.64, 68.47 and 25.34 is: 38.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.64 : 68.47 = 25.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.64/68.47 = 25.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.64x = 68.47 × 25.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.64x = 1,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734.78/45.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.01

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