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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.36, 67.96 and 36.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.36, 67.96 and 36.71 is: 55.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.36 : 67.96 = 36.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.36/67.96 = 36.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.36x = 67.96 × 36.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.36x = 2,494.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494.81/45.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.00

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