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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.35, 62.54 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.35, 62.54 and 34.97 is: 48.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.35 : 62.54 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.35/62.54 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.35x = 62.54 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.35x = 2,186.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186.85/45.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.22

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