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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.54, 62.79 and 37.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.54, 62.79 and 37.80 is: 52.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.54 : 62.79 = 37.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.54/62.79 = 37.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.54x = 62.79 × 37.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.54x = 2,373.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373.46/45.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.12

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