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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.13, 62.18 and 36.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.13, 62.18 and 36.93 is: 50.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.13 : 62.18 = 36.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.13/62.18 = 36.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.13x = 62.18 × 36.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.13x = 2,296.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296.03/45.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.88

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