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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 62.34 and 37.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 62.34 and 37.46 is: 51.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 62.34 = 37.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/62.34 = 37.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 62.34 × 37.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 2,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335.26/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.73

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