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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.21, 67.70 and 34.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.21, 67.70 and 34.98 is: 52.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.21 : 67.70 = 34.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.21/67.70 = 34.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.21x = 67.70 × 34.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.21x = 2,367.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367.63/45.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.38

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