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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.51, 62.75 and 36.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.51, 62.75 and 36.75 is: 50.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.51 : 62.75 = 36.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.51/62.75 = 36.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.51x = 62.75 × 36.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.51x = 2,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305.88/45.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.67

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