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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.63, 62.92 and 38.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.63, 62.92 and 38.73 is: 53.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.63 : 62.92 = 38.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.63/62.92 = 38.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.63x = 62.92 × 38.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.63x = 2,436.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436.89/45.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.41

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