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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.06, 62.20 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.06, 62.20 and 34 is: 46.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.06 : 62.20 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.06/62.20 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.06x = 62.20 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.06x = 2,114.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114.93/45.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.94

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