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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.44, 62.72 and 34.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.44, 62.72 and 34.57 is: 47.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.44 : 62.72 = 34.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.44/62.72 = 34.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.44x = 62.72 × 34.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.44x = 2,168.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168.23/45.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.72

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