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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.06, 61.91 and 36.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.06, 61.91 and 36.87 is: 50.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.06 : 61.91 = 36.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.06/61.91 = 36.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.06x = 61.91 × 36.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.06x = 2,282.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282.44/45.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.65

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