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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 67.44 and 37.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 67.44 and 37.13 is: 55.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 67.44 = 37.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/67.44 = 37.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 67.44 × 37.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 2,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503.86/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.47

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