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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45, 62.14 and 36.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45, 62.14 and 36.40 is: 50.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45 : 62.14 = 36.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45/62.14 = 36.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45x = 62.14 × 36.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45x = 2,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261.90/45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.26

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