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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.92, 63.36 and 25.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.92, 63.36 and 25.19 is: 34.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.92 : 63.36 = 25.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.92/63.36 = 25.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.92x = 63.36 × 25.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.92x = 1,596.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596.29/45.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.77

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