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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 62.25 and 36.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 62.25 and 36.93 is: 50.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 62.25 = 36.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/62.25 = 36.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 62.25 × 36.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 2,298.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298.89/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.93

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