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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.40, 62.59 and 38.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.40, 62.59 and 38.11 is: 52.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.40 : 62.59 = 38.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.40/62.59 = 38.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.40x = 62.59 × 38.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.40x = 2,385.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385.30/45.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.54

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