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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.12, 62.19 and 34.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.12, 62.19 and 34.19 is: 47.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.12 : 62.19 = 34.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.12/62.19 = 34.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.12x = 62.19 × 34.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.12x = 2,125.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125.97/45.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.12

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