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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.61, 68.24 and 36.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.61, 68.24 and 36.50 is: 54.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.61 : 68.24 = 36.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.61/68.24 = 36.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.61x = 68.24 × 36.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.61x = 2,490.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490.76/45.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.61

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