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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.19, 67.97 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.19, 67.97 and 38.44 is: 57.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.19 : 67.97 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.19/67.97 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.19x = 67.97 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.19x = 2,612.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612.77/45.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.82

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