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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 62.19 and 35.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 62.19 and 35.93 is: 49.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 62.19 = 35.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/62.19 = 35.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 62.19 × 35.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 2,234.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234.64/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.51

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