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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.20, 62.22 and 34.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.20, 62.22 and 34.28 is: 47.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.20 : 62.22 = 34.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.20/62.22 = 34.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.20x = 62.22 × 34.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.20x = 2,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132.90/45.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.19

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