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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.94, 68.82 and 36.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.94, 68.82 and 36.87 is: 55.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.94 : 68.82 = 36.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.94/68.82 = 36.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.94x = 68.82 × 36.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.94x = 2,537.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537.39/45.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.23

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