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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.47, 62.75 and 35.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.47, 62.75 and 35.12 is: 48.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.47 : 62.75 = 35.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.47/62.75 = 35.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.47x = 62.75 × 35.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.47x = 2,204.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204.02/45.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.47

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