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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.43, 62.63 and 36.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.43, 62.63 and 36.70 is: 50.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.43 : 62.63 = 36.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.43/62.63 = 36.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.43x = 62.63 × 36.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.43x = 2,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298.52/45.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.59

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