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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.16, 62.17 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.16, 62.17 and 38.24 is: 52.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.16 : 62.17 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.16/62.17 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.16x = 62.17 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.16x = 2,377.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377.21/45.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.64

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