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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.02, 62.16 and 34.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.02, 62.16 and 34.08 is: 47.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.02 : 62.16 = 34.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.02/62.16 = 34.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.02x = 62.16 × 34.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.02x = 2,118.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118.41/45.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.06

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