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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.13, 67.65 and 38.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.13, 67.65 and 38.29 is: 57.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.13 : 67.65 = 38.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.13/67.65 = 38.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.13x = 67.65 × 38.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.13x = 2,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590.32/45.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.40

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