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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.55, 62.77 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.55, 62.77 and 35.19 is: 48.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.55 : 62.77 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.55/62.77 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.55x = 62.77 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.55x = 2,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208.88/45.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.49

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