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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.16, 62.30 and 34.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.16, 62.30 and 34.11 is: 47.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.16 : 62.30 = 34.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.16/62.30 = 34.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.16x = 62.30 × 34.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.16x = 2,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125.14/45.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.06

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