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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.57, 62.85 and 37.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.57, 62.85 and 37.80 is: 52.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.57 : 62.85 = 37.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.57/62.85 = 37.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.57x = 62.85 × 37.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.57x = 2,375.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375.73/45.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.13

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