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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.04, 62.18 and 34.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.04, 62.18 and 34.45 is: 47.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.04 : 62.18 = 34.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.04/62.18 = 34.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.04x = 62.18 × 34.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.04x = 2,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142.01/45.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.56

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