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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.68, 62.96 and 34.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.68, 62.96 and 34.74 is: 47.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.68 : 62.96 = 34.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.68/62.96 = 34.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.68x = 62.96 × 34.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.68x = 2,187.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187.06/45.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.88

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