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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.86, 68.70 and 36.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.86, 68.70 and 36.19 is: 54.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.86 : 68.70 = 36.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.86/68.70 = 36.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.86x = 68.70 × 36.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.86x = 2,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486.25/45.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.21

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