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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.03, 62.19 and 36.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.03, 62.19 and 36.89 is: 50.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.03 : 62.19 = 36.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.03/62.19 = 36.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.03x = 62.19 × 36.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.03x = 2,293.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293.88/45.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.94

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