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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.17, 62.30 and 36.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.17, 62.30 and 36.96 is: 50.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.17 : 62.30 = 36.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.17/62.30 = 36.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.17x = 62.30 × 36.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.17x = 2,302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302.42/45.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.98

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