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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.26, 62.52 and 34.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.26, 62.52 and 34.34 is: 47.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.26 : 62.52 = 34.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.26/62.52 = 34.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.26x = 62.52 × 34.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.26x = 2,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146.94/45.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.44

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