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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.38, 68.15 and 35.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.38, 68.15 and 35.76 is: 53.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.38 : 68.15 = 35.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.38/68.15 = 35.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.38x = 68.15 × 35.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.38x = 2,437.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437.39/45.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.71

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