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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.72, 63 and 37.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.72, 63 and 37.59 is: 51.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.72 : 63 = 37.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.72/63 = 37.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.72x = 63 × 37.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.72x = 2,368.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368.17/45.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.80

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