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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.56, 68.48 and 37.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.56, 68.48 and 37.60 is: 56.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.56 : 68.48 = 37.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.56/68.48 = 37.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.56x = 68.48 × 37.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.56x = 2,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574.85/45.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.52

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