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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.39, 62.53 and 36.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.39, 62.53 and 36.21 is: 49.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.39 : 62.53 = 36.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.39/62.53 = 36.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.39x = 62.53 × 36.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.39x = 2,264.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264.36/45.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.88

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