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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.34, 62.50 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.34, 62.50 and 34.97 is: 48.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.34 : 62.50 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.34/62.50 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.34x = 62.50 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.34x = 2,185.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185.63/45.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.21

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