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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.19, 62.31 and 38.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.19, 62.31 and 38.71 is: 53.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.19 : 62.31 = 38.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.19/62.31 = 38.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.19x = 62.31 × 38.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.19x = 2,412.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412.02/45.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.38

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