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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.46, 62.65 and 34.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.46, 62.65 and 34.52 is: 47.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.46 : 62.65 = 34.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.46/62.65 = 34.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.46x = 62.65 × 34.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.46x = 2,162.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162.68/45.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.57

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