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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.01, 62.13 and 37.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.01, 62.13 and 37.72 is: 52.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.01 : 62.13 = 37.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.01/62.13 = 37.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.01x = 62.13 × 37.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.01x = 2,343.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343.54/45.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.07

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