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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.88, 68.52 and 36.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.88, 68.52 and 36.84 is: 55.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.88 : 68.52 = 36.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.88/68.52 = 36.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.88x = 68.52 × 36.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.88x = 2,524.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524.28/45.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.02

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