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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.17, 62.13 and 35.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.17, 62.13 and 35.86 is: 49.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.17 : 62.13 = 35.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.17/62.13 = 35.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.17x = 62.13 × 35.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.17x = 2,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227.98/45.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.32

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