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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.26, 62.36 and 37.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.26, 62.36 and 37.96 is: 52.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.26 : 62.36 = 37.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.26/62.36 = 37.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.26x = 62.36 × 37.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.26x = 2,367.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367.19/45.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.30

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