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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.27, 62.38 and 37.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.27, 62.38 and 37.98 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.27 : 62.38 = 37.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.27/62.38 = 37.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.27x = 62.38 × 37.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.27x = 2,369.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369.19/45.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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