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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.18, 62.34 and 34.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.18, 62.34 and 34.86 is: 48.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.18 : 62.34 = 34.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.18/62.34 = 34.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.18x = 62.34 × 34.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.18x = 2,173.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173.17/45.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.10

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