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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.22, 62.35 and 36.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.22, 62.35 and 36.46 is: 50.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.22 : 62.35 = 36.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.22/62.35 = 36.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.22x = 62.35 × 36.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.22x = 2,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273.28/45.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.27

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