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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.79, 68.55 and 36.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.79, 68.55 and 36.09 is: 54.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.79 : 68.55 = 36.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.79/68.55 = 36.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.79x = 68.55 × 36.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.79x = 2,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474.14/45.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.03

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