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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.08, 62.14 and 34.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.08, 62.14 and 34.72 is: 47.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.08 : 62.14 = 34.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.08/62.14 = 34.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.08x = 62.14 × 34.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.08x = 2,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157.50/45.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.86

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