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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.43, 62.69 and 24.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.43, 62.69 and 24.70 is: 34.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.43 : 62.69 = 24.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.43/62.69 = 24.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.43x = 62.69 × 24.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.43x = 1,548.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548.56/45.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.09

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