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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.11, 62.13 and 36.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.11, 62.13 and 36.94 is: 50.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.11 : 62.13 = 36.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.11/62.13 = 36.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.11x = 62.13 × 36.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.11x = 2,295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295.08/45.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.88

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