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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.09, 62.16 and 39.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.09, 62.16 and 39.02 is: 53.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.09 : 62.16 = 39.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.09/62.16 = 39.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.09x = 62.16 × 39.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.09x = 2,425.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425.17/45.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.79

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