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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.67, 62.94 and 36.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.67, 62.94 and 36.45 is: 50.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.67 : 62.94 = 36.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.67/62.94 = 36.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.67x = 62.94 × 36.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.67x = 2,294.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294.16/45.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.23

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