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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.60, 62.96 and 37.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.60, 62.96 and 37.94 is: 52.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.60 : 62.96 = 37.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.60/62.96 = 37.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.60x = 62.96 × 37.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.60x = 2,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388.20/45.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.37

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