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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.52, 68.10 and 36.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.52, 68.10 and 36.88 is: 55.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.52 : 68.10 = 36.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.52/68.10 = 36.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.52x = 68.10 × 36.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.52x = 2,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511.53/45.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.17

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