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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 62.94 and 36.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 62.94 and 36.96 is: 50.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 62.94 = 36.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/62.94 = 36.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 62.94 × 36.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 2,326.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326.26/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.95

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