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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.41, 68.04 and 35.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.41, 68.04 and 35.22 is: 52.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.41 : 68.04 = 35.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.41/68.04 = 35.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.41x = 68.04 × 35.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.41x = 2,396.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396.37/45.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.78

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