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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.30, 62.52 and 38.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.30, 62.52 and 38.01 is: 52.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.30 : 62.52 = 38.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.30/62.52 = 38.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.30x = 62.52 × 38.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.30x = 2,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376.39/45.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.46

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