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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.23, 62.30 and 38.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.23, 62.30 and 38.30 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.23 : 62.30 = 38.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.23/62.30 = 38.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.23x = 62.30 × 38.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.23x = 2,385.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385.90/45.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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