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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.06, 67.41 and 38.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.06, 67.41 and 38.34 is: 57.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.06 : 67.41 = 38.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.06/67.41 = 38.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.06x = 67.41 × 38.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.06x = 2,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584.50/45.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.36

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