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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.85, 68.61 and 25.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.85, 68.61 and 25.58 is: 38.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.85 : 68.61 = 25.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.85/68.61 = 25.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.85x = 68.61 × 25.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.85x = 1,755.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755.04/45.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.28

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