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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.04, 62.04 and 34.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.04, 62.04 and 34.69 is: 47.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.04 : 62.04 = 34.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.04/62.04 = 34.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.04x = 62.04 × 34.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.04x = 2,152.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152.17/45.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.78

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