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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.07, 67.84 and 38.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.07, 67.84 and 38.46 is: 57.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.07 : 67.84 = 38.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.07/67.84 = 38.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.07x = 67.84 × 38.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.07x = 2,609.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609.13/45.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.89

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