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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 62.32 and 36.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 62.32 and 36.38 is: 50.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 62.32 = 36.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/62.32 = 36.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 62.32 × 36.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 2,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267.20/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.23

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