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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.36, 62.55 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.36, 62.55 and 38.07 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.36 : 62.55 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.36/62.55 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.36x = 62.55 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.36x = 2,381.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381.28/45.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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