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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.35, 68.06 and 38.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.35, 68.06 and 38.19 is: 57.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.35 : 68.06 = 38.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.35/68.06 = 38.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.35x = 68.06 × 38.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.35x = 2,599.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599.21/45.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.31

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