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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.34, 62.55 and 35.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.34, 62.55 and 35.68 is: 49.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.34 : 62.55 = 35.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.34/62.55 = 35.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.34x = 62.55 × 35.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.34x = 2,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231.78/45.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.22

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