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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.44, 62.63 and 38.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.44, 62.63 and 38.04 is: 52.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.44 : 62.63 = 38.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.44/62.63 = 38.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.44x = 62.63 × 38.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.44x = 2,382.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382.13/45.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.43

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