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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.88, 63.36 and 36.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.88, 63.36 and 36.74 is: 50.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.88 : 63.36 = 36.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.88/63.36 = 36.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.88x = 63.36 × 36.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.88x = 2,327.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327.85/45.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.74

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