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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.52, 62.76 and 38.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.52, 62.76 and 38.20 is: 52.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.52 : 62.76 = 38.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.52/62.76 = 38.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.52x = 62.76 × 38.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.52x = 2,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397.43/45.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.67

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