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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.77, 63.21 and 39.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.77, 63.21 and 39.62 is: 54.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.77 : 63.21 = 39.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.77/63.21 = 39.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.77x = 63.21 × 39.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.77x = 2,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504.69/45.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.73

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