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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.68, 68.42 and 25.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.68, 68.42 and 25.40 is: 38.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.68 : 68.42 = 25.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.68/68.42 = 25.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.68x = 68.42 × 25.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.68x = 1,737.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737.87/45.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.04

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