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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.87, 63.08 and 36.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.87, 63.08 and 36.55 is: 50.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.87 : 63.08 = 36.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.87/63.08 = 36.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.87x = 63.08 × 36.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.87x = 2,305.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305.61/45.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.27

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