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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.32, 67.65 and 36.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.32, 67.65 and 36.22 is: 54.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.32 : 67.65 = 36.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.32/67.65 = 36.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.32x = 67.65 × 36.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.32x = 2,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450.28/45.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.07

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