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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.01, 61.99 and 34.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.01, 61.99 and 34.12 is: 46.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.01 : 61.99 = 34.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.01/61.99 = 34.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.01x = 61.99 × 34.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.01x = 2,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115.10/45.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.99

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