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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.47, 68.04 and 38.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.47, 68.04 and 38.97 is: 58.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.47 : 68.04 = 38.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.47/68.04 = 38.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.47x = 68.04 × 38.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.47x = 2,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651.52/45.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.31

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