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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.60, 62.91 and 39.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.60, 62.91 and 39.03 is: 53.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.60 : 62.91 = 39.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.60/62.91 = 39.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.60x = 62.91 × 39.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.60x = 2,455.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455.38/45.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.85

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