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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.26, 62.48 and 43.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.26, 62.48 and 43.04 is: 59.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.26 : 62.48 = 43.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.26/62.48 = 43.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.26x = 62.48 × 43.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.26x = 2,689.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689.14/45.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.42

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