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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.93, 63.45 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.93, 63.45 and 35.04 is: 48.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.93 : 63.45 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.93/63.45 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.93x = 63.45 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.93x = 2,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223.29/45.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.41

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