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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45, 67.16 and 39.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45, 67.16 and 39.24 is: 58.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45 : 67.16 = 39.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45/67.16 = 39.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45x = 67.16 × 39.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45x = 2,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635.36/45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.56

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