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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.35, 62.54 and 37.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.35, 62.54 and 37.99 is: 52.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.35 : 62.54 = 37.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.35/62.54 = 37.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.35x = 62.54 × 37.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.35x = 2,375.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375.55/45.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.38

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