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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.15, 62.22 and 38.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.15, 62.22 and 38.22 is: 52.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.15 : 62.22 = 38.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.15/62.22 = 38.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.15x = 62.22 × 38.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.15x = 2,378.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378.05/45.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.67

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