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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.08, 67.50 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.08, 67.50 and 34.80 is: 52.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.08 : 67.50 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.08/67.50 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.08x = 67.50 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.08x = 2,349
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349/45.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.11

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