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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.95, 63.50 and 36.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.95, 63.50 and 36.72 is: 50.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.95 : 63.50 = 36.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.95/63.50 = 36.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.95x = 63.50 × 36.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.95x = 2,331.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331.72/45.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.74

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