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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.60, 68.32 and 38.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.60, 68.32 and 38.04 is: 56.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.60 : 68.32 = 38.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.60/68.32 = 38.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.60x = 68.32 × 38.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.60x = 2,598.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598.70/45.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.99

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