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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.62, 63.04 and 36.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.62, 63.04 and 36.49 is: 50.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.62 : 63.04 = 36.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.62/63.04 = 36.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.62x = 63.04 × 36.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.62x = 2,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299.93/45.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.41

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