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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45, 62.11 and 35.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45, 62.11 and 35.66 is: 49.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45 : 62.11 = 35.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45/62.11 = 35.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45x = 62.11 × 35.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45x = 2,214.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214.84/45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.22

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