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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 67.59 and 37.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 67.59 and 37.16 is: 55.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 67.59 = 37.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/67.59 = 37.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 67.59 × 37.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 2,511.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511.64/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.64

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