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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.62, 62.82 and 36.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.62, 62.82 and 36.37 is: 50.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.62 : 62.82 = 36.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.62/62.82 = 36.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.62x = 62.82 × 36.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.62x = 2,284.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284.76/45.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.08

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