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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.16, 62.28 and 34.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.16, 62.28 and 34.72 is: 47.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.16 : 62.28 = 34.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.16/62.28 = 34.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.16x = 62.28 × 34.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.16x = 2,162.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162.36/45.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.88

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