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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.19, 67.66 and 38.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.19, 67.66 and 38.74 is: 58.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.19 : 67.66 = 38.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.19/67.66 = 38.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.19x = 67.66 × 38.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.19x = 2,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621.15/45.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.00

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