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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.09, 67.70 and 35.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.09, 67.70 and 35.48 is: 53.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.09 : 67.70 = 35.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.09/67.70 = 35.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.09x = 67.70 × 35.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.09x = 2,402.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402.00/45.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.27

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