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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.69, 62.92 and 36.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.69, 62.92 and 36.46 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.69 : 62.92 = 36.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.69/62.92 = 36.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.69x = 62.92 × 36.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.69x = 2,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294.06/45.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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