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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.09, 62.12 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.09, 62.12 and 36.90 is: 50.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.09 : 62.12 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.09/62.12 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.09x = 62.12 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.09x = 2,292.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292.04/45.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.83

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