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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.57, 67.97 and 38.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.57, 67.97 and 38.73 is: 57.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.57 : 67.97 = 38.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.57/67.97 = 38.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.57x = 67.97 × 38.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.57x = 2,632.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632.48/45.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.77

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