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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.58, 68.34 and 38.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.58, 68.34 and 38.38 is: 57.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.58 : 68.34 = 38.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.58/68.34 = 38.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.58x = 68.34 × 38.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.58x = 2,622.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622.89/45.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.54

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