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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.53, 68.17 and 38.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.53, 68.17 and 38.69 is: 57.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.53 : 68.17 = 38.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.53/68.17 = 38.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.53x = 68.17 × 38.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.53x = 2,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637.50/45.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.93

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