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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.28, 62.44 and 34.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.28, 62.44 and 34.92 is: 48.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.28 : 62.44 = 34.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.28/62.44 = 34.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.28x = 62.44 × 34.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.28x = 2,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180.40/45.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.15

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