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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.83, 63.18 and 34.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.83, 63.18 and 34.83 is: 48.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.83 : 63.18 = 34.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.83/63.18 = 34.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.83x = 63.18 × 34.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.83x = 2,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200.56/45.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.01

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