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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.87, 63.30 and 36.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.87, 63.30 and 36.19 is: 49.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.87 : 63.30 = 36.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.87/63.30 = 36.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.87x = 63.30 × 36.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.87x = 2,290.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290.83/45.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.94

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