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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 63 and 37.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 63 and 37.92 is: 52.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 63 = 37.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/63 = 37.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 63 × 37.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 2,388.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388.96/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.32

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