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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.11, 62.14 and 35.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.11, 62.14 and 35.93 is: 49.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.11 : 62.14 = 35.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.11/62.14 = 35.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.11x = 62.14 × 35.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.11x = 2,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232.69/45.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.49

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