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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.79, 68.54 and 37.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.79, 68.54 and 37.57 is: 56.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.79 : 68.54 = 37.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.79/68.54 = 37.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.79x = 68.54 × 37.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.79x = 2,574.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574.97/45.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.24

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