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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.52, 62.64 and 34.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.52, 62.64 and 34.56 is: 47.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.52 : 62.64 = 34.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.52/62.64 = 34.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.52x = 62.64 × 34.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.52x = 2,164.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164.84/45.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.56

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