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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.31, 62.43 and 37.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.31, 62.43 and 37.51 is: 51.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.31 : 62.43 = 37.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.31/62.43 = 37.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.31x = 62.43 × 37.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.31x = 2,341.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341.75/45.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.68

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