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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.34, 67.78 and 35.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.34, 67.78 and 35.09 is: 52.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.34 : 67.78 = 35.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.34/67.78 = 35.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.34x = 67.78 × 35.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.34x = 2,378.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378.45/45.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.45

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