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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.17, 67.80 and 36.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.17, 67.80 and 36.67 is: 55.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.17 : 67.80 = 36.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.17/67.80 = 36.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.17x = 67.80 × 36.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.17x = 2,486.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486.23/45.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.04

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