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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.34, 62.57 and 38.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.34, 62.57 and 38.05 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.34 : 62.57 = 38.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.34/62.57 = 38.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.34x = 62.57 × 38.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.34x = 2,380.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380.29/45.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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