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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.63, 68.37 and 38.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.63, 68.37 and 38.01 is: 56.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.63 : 68.37 = 38.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.63/68.37 = 38.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.63x = 68.37 × 38.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.63x = 2,598.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598.77/45.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.95

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