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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.09, 62.19 and 43.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.09, 62.19 and 43.53 is: 60.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.09 : 62.19 = 43.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.09/62.19 = 43.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.09x = 62.19 × 43.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.09x = 2,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707.13/45.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.04

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