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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.99, 68.91 and 25.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.99, 68.91 and 25.71 is: 38.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.99 : 68.91 = 25.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.99/68.91 = 25.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.99x = 68.91 × 25.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.99x = 1,771.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771.68/45.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.52

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