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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.69, 63.08 and 36.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.69, 63.08 and 36.10 is: 49.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.69 : 63.08 = 36.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.69/63.08 = 36.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.69x = 63.08 × 36.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.69x = 2,277.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277.19/45.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.84

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