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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.16, 62.40 and 35.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.16, 62.40 and 35.53 is: 49.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.16 : 62.40 = 35.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.16/62.40 = 35.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.16x = 62.40 × 35.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.16x = 2,217.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217.07/45.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.09

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