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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.56, 68.18 and 38.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.56, 68.18 and 38.70 is: 57.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.56 : 68.18 = 38.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.56/68.18 = 38.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.56x = 68.18 × 38.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.56x = 2,638.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638.37/45.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.92

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