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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.33, 62.61 and 34.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.33, 62.61 and 34.39 is: 47.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.33 : 62.61 = 34.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.33/62.61 = 34.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.33x = 62.61 × 34.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.33x = 2,153.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153.16/45.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.50

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