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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.73, 68.61 and 25.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.73, 68.61 and 25.45 is: 38.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.73 : 68.61 = 25.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.73/68.61 = 25.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.73x = 68.61 × 25.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.73x = 1,746.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746.37/45.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.19

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