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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.05, 61.91 and 35.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.05, 61.91 and 35.82 is: 49.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.05 : 61.91 = 35.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.05/61.91 = 35.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.05x = 61.91 × 35.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.05x = 2,217.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217.76/45.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.23

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