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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.57, 62.92 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.57, 62.92 and 35.19 is: 48.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.57 : 62.92 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.57/62.92 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.57x = 62.92 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.57x = 2,214.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214.02/45.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.59

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