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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.52, 68.20 and 36.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.52, 68.20 and 36.96 is: 55.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.52 : 68.20 = 36.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.52/68.20 = 36.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.52x = 68.20 × 36.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.52x = 2,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520.67/45.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.38

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