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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.55, 62.78 and 35.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.55, 62.78 and 35.17 is: 48.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.55 : 62.78 = 35.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.55/62.78 = 35.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.55x = 62.78 × 35.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.55x = 2,207.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207.97/45.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.47

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