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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.61, 62.97 and 36.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.61, 62.97 and 36.84 is: 50.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.61 : 62.97 = 36.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.61/62.97 = 36.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.61x = 62.97 × 36.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.61x = 2,319.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319.81/45.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.86

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