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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.95, 63.33 and 37.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.95, 63.33 and 37.17 is: 51.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.95 : 63.33 = 37.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.95/63.33 = 37.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.95x = 63.33 × 37.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.95x = 2,354.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354.03/45.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.23

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