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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.77, 63.11 and 35.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.77, 63.11 and 35.41 is: 48.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.77 : 63.11 = 35.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.77/63.11 = 35.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.77x = 63.11 × 35.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.77x = 2,234.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234.41/45.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.82

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