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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.30, 62.53 and 34.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.30, 62.53 and 34.98 is: 48.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.30 : 62.53 = 34.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.30/62.53 = 34.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.30x = 62.53 × 34.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.30x = 2,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187.30/45.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.28

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