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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45, 67.21 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45, 67.21 and 38.16 is: 56.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45 : 67.21 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45/67.21 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45x = 67.21 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45x = 2,564.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564.73/45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.99

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