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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.88, 69.25 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.88, 69.25 and 45.88 is: 69.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.88 : 69.25 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.88/69.25 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.88x = 69.25 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.88x = 3,177.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177.19/45.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.25

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