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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.23, 62.40 and 36.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.23, 62.40 and 36.04 is: 49.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.23 : 62.40 = 36.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.23/62.40 = 36.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.23x = 62.40 × 36.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.23x = 2,248.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248.74/45.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.72

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