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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 62.97 and 35.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 62.97 and 35.22 is: 48.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 62.97 = 35.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/62.97 = 35.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 62.97 × 35.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 2,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217.80/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.57

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