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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.92, 63.36 and 36.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.92, 63.36 and 36.32 is: 50.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.92 : 63.36 = 36.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.92/63.36 = 36.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.92x = 63.36 × 36.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.92x = 2,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301.24/45.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.11

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