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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.46, 68.08 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.46, 68.08 and 38.68 is: 57.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.46 : 68.08 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.46/68.08 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.46x = 68.08 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.46x = 2,633.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633.33/45.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.93

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