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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.56, 68.34 and 37.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.56, 68.34 and 37.88 is: 56.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.56 : 68.34 = 37.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.56/68.34 = 37.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.56x = 68.34 × 37.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.56x = 2,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588.72/45.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.82

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