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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.55, 62.80 and 38.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.55, 62.80 and 38.26 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.55 : 62.80 = 38.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.55/62.80 = 38.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.55x = 62.80 × 38.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.55x = 2,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402.73/45.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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