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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.99, 63.41 and 36.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.99, 63.41 and 36.18 is: 49.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.99 : 63.41 = 36.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.99/63.41 = 36.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.99x = 63.41 × 36.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.99x = 2,293.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293.99/45.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.88

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