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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 67.37 and 38.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 67.37 and 38.30 is: 57.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 67.37 = 38.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/67.37 = 38.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 67.37 × 38.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 2,580.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580.03/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.16

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