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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.03, 62.16 and 37.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.03, 62.16 and 37.74 is: 52.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.03 : 62.16 = 37.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.03/62.16 = 37.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.03x = 62.16 × 37.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.03x = 2,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345.92/45.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.10

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