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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.12, 62.29 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.12, 62.29 and 35.44 is: 48.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.12 : 62.29 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.12/62.29 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.12x = 62.29 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.12x = 2,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207.56/45.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.93

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