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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.07, 62.04 and 38.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.07, 62.04 and 38.86 is: 53.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.07 : 62.04 = 38.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.07/62.04 = 38.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.07x = 62.04 × 38.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.07x = 2,410.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410.87/45.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.49

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