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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.13, 67.60 and 37.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.13, 67.60 and 37.03 is: 55.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.13 : 67.60 = 37.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.13/67.60 = 37.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.13x = 67.60 × 37.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.13x = 2,503.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503.26/45.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.46

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