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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.99, 63.40 and 37.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.99, 63.40 and 37.74 is: 52.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.99 : 63.40 = 37.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.99/63.40 = 37.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.99x = 63.40 × 37.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.99x = 2,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392.50/45.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.02

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