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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.12, 62.19 and 36.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.12, 62.19 and 36.36 is: 50.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.12 : 62.19 = 36.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.12/62.19 = 36.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.12x = 62.19 × 36.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.12x = 2,261.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261.23/45.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.12

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