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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.22, 67.85 and 38.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.22, 67.85 and 38.47 is: 57.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.22 : 67.85 = 38.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.22/67.85 = 38.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.22x = 67.85 × 38.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.22x = 2,610.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610.00/45.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.72

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