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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.70, 62.26 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.70, 62.26 and 45.70 is: 62.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.70 : 62.26 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.70/62.26 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.70x = 62.26 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.70x = 2,845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845.28/45.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.26

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