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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.81, 63.21 and 34.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.81, 63.21 and 34.88 is: 48.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.81 : 63.21 = 34.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.81/63.21 = 34.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.81x = 63.21 × 34.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.81x = 2,204.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204.45/45.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.12

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