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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.83, 62.97 and 37.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.83, 62.97 and 37.62 is: 51.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.83 : 62.97 = 37.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.83/62.97 = 37.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.83x = 62.97 × 37.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.83x = 2,368.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368.93/45.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.69

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