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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.17, 67.55 and 38.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.17, 67.55 and 38.69 is: 57.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.17 : 67.55 = 38.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.17/67.55 = 38.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.17x = 67.55 × 38.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.17x = 2,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612.98/45.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.85

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