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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.76, 63.17 and 36.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.76, 63.17 and 36.09 is: 49.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.76 : 63.17 = 36.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.76/63.17 = 36.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.76x = 63.17 × 36.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.76x = 2,279.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279.81/45.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.82

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