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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 62.19 and 35.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 62.19 and 35.42 is: 48.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 62.19 = 35.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/62.19 = 35.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 62.19 × 35.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 2,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202.77/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.80

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