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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.62, 68.39 and 36.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.62, 68.39 and 36.60 is: 54.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.62 : 68.39 = 36.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.62/68.39 = 36.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.62x = 68.39 × 36.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.62x = 2,503.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503.07/45.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.87

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