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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.55, 67.96 and 37.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.55, 67.96 and 37.99 is: 56.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.55 : 67.96 = 37.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.55/67.96 = 37.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.55x = 67.96 × 37.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.55x = 2,581.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581.27/45.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.68

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