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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.22, 67.76 and 38.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.22, 67.76 and 38.86 is: 58.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.22 : 67.76 = 38.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.22/67.76 = 38.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.22x = 67.76 × 38.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.22x = 2,633.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633.15/45.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.23

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