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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.05, 62.03 and 34.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.05, 62.03 and 34.12 is: 46.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.05 : 62.03 = 34.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.05/62.03 = 34.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.05x = 62.03 × 34.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.05x = 2,116.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116.15/45.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.97

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