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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.68, 62.93 and 37.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.68, 62.93 and 37.86 is: 52.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.68 : 62.93 = 37.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.68/62.93 = 37.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.68x = 62.93 × 37.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.68x = 2,382.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382.53/45.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.16

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