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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.50, 68.28 and 36.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.50, 68.28 and 36.58 is: 54.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.50 : 68.28 = 36.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.50/68.28 = 36.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.50x = 68.28 × 36.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.50x = 2,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497.68/45.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.89

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