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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.23, 67.52 and 38.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.23, 67.52 and 38.40 is: 57.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.23 : 67.52 = 38.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.23/67.52 = 38.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.23x = 67.52 × 38.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.23x = 2,592.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592.86/45.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.32

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