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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.20, 67.79 and 37.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.20, 67.79 and 37.91 is: 56.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.20 : 67.79 = 37.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.20/67.79 = 37.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.20x = 67.79 × 37.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.20x = 2,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569.92/45.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.86

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