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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.56, 62.58 and 38.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.56, 62.58 and 38.28 is: 52.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.56 : 62.58 = 38.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.56/62.58 = 38.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.56x = 62.58 × 38.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.56x = 2,395.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395.56/45.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.58

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