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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.15, 67.99 and 37.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.15, 67.99 and 37.99 is: 57.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.15 : 67.99 = 37.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.15/67.99 = 37.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.15x = 67.99 × 37.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.15x = 2,582.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582.94/45.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.21

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