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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.81, 68.62 and 36.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.81, 68.62 and 36.77 is: 55.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.81 : 68.62 = 36.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.81/68.62 = 36.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.81x = 68.62 × 36.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.81x = 2,523.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523.16/45.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.08

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