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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.55, 62.67 and 35.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.55, 62.67 and 35.83 is: 49.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.55 : 62.67 = 35.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.55/62.67 = 35.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.55x = 62.67 × 35.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.55x = 2,245.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245.47/45.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.30

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