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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.64, 62.94 and 37.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.64, 62.94 and 37.42 is: 51.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.64 : 62.94 = 37.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.64/62.94 = 37.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.64x = 62.94 × 37.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.64x = 2,355.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355.21/45.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.60

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