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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.81, 63.25 and 35.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.81, 63.25 and 35.48 is: 48.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.81 : 63.25 = 35.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.81/63.25 = 35.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.81x = 63.25 × 35.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.81x = 2,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244.38/45.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.99

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