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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.98, 68.91 and 25.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.98, 68.91 and 25.67 is: 38.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.98 : 68.91 = 25.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.98/68.91 = 25.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.98x = 68.91 × 25.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.98x = 1,768.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768.92/45.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.47

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