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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.48, 62.72 and 36.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.48, 62.72 and 36.28 is: 50.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.48 : 62.72 = 36.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.48/62.72 = 36.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.48x = 62.72 × 36.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.48x = 2,275.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275.48/45.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.03

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