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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.94, 63.39 and 34.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.94, 63.39 and 34.99 is: 48.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.94 : 63.39 = 34.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.94/63.39 = 34.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.94x = 63.39 × 34.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.94x = 2,218.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218.02/45.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.28

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