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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.03, 67.59 and 36.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.03, 67.59 and 36.02 is: 54.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.03 : 67.59 = 36.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.03/67.59 = 36.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.03x = 67.59 × 36.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.03x = 2,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434.25/45.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.06

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