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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.47, 62.71 and 38.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.47, 62.71 and 38.18 is: 52.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.47 : 62.71 = 38.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.47/62.71 = 38.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.47x = 62.71 × 38.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.47x = 2,394.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394.33/45.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.65

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