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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.25, 67.49 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.25, 67.49 and 38.07 is: 56.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.25 : 67.49 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.25/67.49 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.25x = 67.49 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.25x = 2,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569.44/45.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.79

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