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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.21, 62.35 and 35.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.21, 62.35 and 35.98 is: 49.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.21 : 62.35 = 35.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.21/62.35 = 35.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.21x = 62.35 × 35.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.21x = 2,242.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242.86/45.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.61

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