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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.38, 68.02 and 38.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.38, 68.02 and 38.14 is: 57.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.38 : 68.02 = 38.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.38/68.02 = 38.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.38x = 68.02 × 38.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.38x = 2,594.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594.23/45.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.17

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