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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.18, 67.66 and 38.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.18, 67.66 and 38.66 is: 57.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.18 : 67.66 = 38.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.18/67.66 = 38.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.18x = 67.66 × 38.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.18x = 2,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615.30/45.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.89

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