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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.96, 63.50 and 39.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.96, 63.50 and 39.74 is: 54.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.96 : 63.50 = 39.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.96/63.50 = 39.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.96x = 63.50 × 39.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.96x = 2,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523.49/45.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.91

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