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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.36, 68 and 38.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.36, 68 and 38.12 is: 57.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.36 : 68 = 38.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.36/68 = 38.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.36x = 68 × 38.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.36x = 2,592.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592.16/45.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.15

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