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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.93, 63.27 and 35.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.93, 63.27 and 35.55 is: 48.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.93 : 63.27 = 35.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.93/63.27 = 35.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.93x = 63.27 × 35.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.93x = 2,249.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249.25/45.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.97

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