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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.34, 67.85 and 35.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.34, 67.85 and 35.13 is: 52.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.34 : 67.85 = 35.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.34/67.85 = 35.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.34x = 67.85 × 35.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.34x = 2,383.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383.57/45.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.57

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