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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.97, 69.06 and 25.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.97, 69.06 and 25.69 is: 38.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.97 : 69.06 = 25.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.97/69.06 = 25.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.97x = 69.06 × 25.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.97x = 1,774.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774.15/45.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.59

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