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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.97, 63.48 and 37.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.97, 63.48 and 37.87 is: 52.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.97 : 63.48 = 37.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.97/63.48 = 37.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.97x = 63.48 × 37.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.97x = 2,403.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403.97/45.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.30

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