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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.36, 62.71 and 34.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.36, 62.71 and 34.43 is: 47.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.36 : 62.71 = 34.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.36/62.71 = 34.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.36x = 62.71 × 34.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.36x = 2,158.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158.71/45.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.59

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