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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.06, 62.12 and 36.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.06, 62.12 and 36.32 is: 50.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.06 : 62.12 = 36.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.06/62.12 = 36.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.06x = 62.12 × 36.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.06x = 2,255.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255.71/45.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.06

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