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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.33, 67.68 and 38.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.33, 67.68 and 38.57 is: 57.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.33 : 67.68 = 38.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.33/67.68 = 38.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.33x = 67.68 × 38.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.33x = 2,610.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610.42/45.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.59

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