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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.88, 63.30 and 34.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.88, 63.30 and 34.24 is: 47.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.88 : 63.30 = 34.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.88/63.30 = 34.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.88x = 63.30 × 34.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.88x = 2,167.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167.39/45.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.24

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