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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.50, 62.66 and 39.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.50, 62.66 and 39.62 is: 54.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.50 : 62.66 = 39.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.50/62.66 = 39.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.50x = 62.66 × 39.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.50x = 2,482.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482.59/45.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.56

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