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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.03, 67.42 and 38.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.03, 67.42 and 38.61 is: 57.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.03 : 67.42 = 38.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.03/67.42 = 38.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.03x = 67.42 × 38.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.03x = 2,603.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603.09/45.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.81

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