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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.77, 68.61 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.77, 68.61 and 17.25 is: 25.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.77 : 68.61 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.77/68.61 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.77x = 68.61 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.77x = 1,183.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183.52/45.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.86

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