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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.96, 68.82 and 25.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.96, 68.82 and 25.59 is: 38.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.96 : 68.82 = 25.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.96/68.82 = 25.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.96x = 68.82 × 25.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.96x = 1,761.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761.10/45.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.32

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