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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.31, 62.46 and 36.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.31, 62.46 and 36.56 is: 50.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.31 : 62.46 = 36.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.31/62.46 = 36.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.31x = 62.46 × 36.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.31x = 2,283.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283.77/45.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.40

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