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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.98, 63.40 and 36.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.98, 63.40 and 36.76 is: 50.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.98 : 63.40 = 36.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.98/63.40 = 36.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.98x = 63.40 × 36.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.98x = 2,330.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330.08/45.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.68

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