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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.80, 63.14 and 35.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.80, 63.14 and 35.94 is: 49.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.80 : 63.14 = 35.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.80/63.14 = 35.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.80x = 63.14 × 35.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.80x = 2,269.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269.25/45.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.55

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