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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.83, 63.12 and 37.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.83, 63.12 and 37.08 is: 51.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.83 : 63.12 = 37.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.83/63.12 = 37.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.83x = 63.12 × 37.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.83x = 2,340.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340.49/45.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.07

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