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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.07, 62.18 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.07, 62.18 and 35.44 is: 48.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.07 : 62.18 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.07/62.18 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.07x = 62.18 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.07x = 2,203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203.66/45.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.89

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