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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.75, 68.64 and 25.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.75, 68.64 and 25.21 is: 37.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.75 : 68.64 = 25.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.75/68.64 = 25.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.75x = 68.64 × 25.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.75x = 1,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730.41/45.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.82

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