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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.40, 62.58 and 35.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.40, 62.58 and 35.68 is: 49.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.40 : 62.58 = 35.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.40/62.58 = 35.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.40x = 62.58 × 35.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.40x = 2,232.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232.85/45.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.18

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