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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.97, 68.85 and 25.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.97, 68.85 and 25.63 is: 38.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.97 : 68.85 = 25.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.97/68.85 = 25.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.97x = 68.85 × 25.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.97x = 1,764.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764.84/45.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.39

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