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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.10, 67.24 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.10, 67.24 and 38.35 is: 57.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.10 : 67.24 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.10/67.24 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.10x = 67.24 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.10x = 2,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578.65/45.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.18

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