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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.70, 63.05 and 37.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.70, 63.05 and 37.02 is: 51.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.70 : 63.05 = 37.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.70/63.05 = 37.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.70x = 63.05 × 37.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.70x = 2,334.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334.11/45.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.07

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