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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.75, 68.49 and 25.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.75, 68.49 and 25.14 is: 37.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.75 : 68.49 = 25.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.75/68.49 = 25.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.75x = 68.49 × 25.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.75x = 1,721.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721.84/45.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.64

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