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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45, 67.19 and 34.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45, 67.19 and 34.83 is: 52.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45 : 67.19 = 34.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45/67.19 = 34.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45x = 67.19 × 34.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45x = 2,340.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340.05/45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.00

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