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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 67.97 and 37.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 67.97 and 37.50 is: 56.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 67.97 = 37.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/67.97 = 37.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 67.97 × 37.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 2,548.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548.88/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.47

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