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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.10, 67.59 and 35.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.10, 67.59 and 35.89 is: 53.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.10 : 67.59 = 35.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.10/67.59 = 35.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.10x = 67.59 × 35.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.10x = 2,425.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425.64/45.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.78

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