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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.99, 68.93 and 36.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.99, 68.93 and 36.32 is: 54.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.99 : 68.93 = 36.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.99/68.93 = 36.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.99x = 68.93 × 36.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.99x = 2,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503.62/45.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.44

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