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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.83, 63.31 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.83, 63.31 and 36.69 is: 50.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.83 : 63.31 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.83/63.31 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.83x = 63.31 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.83x = 2,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322.84/45.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.69

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