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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.64, 68.55 and 37.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.64, 68.55 and 37.97 is: 57.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.64 : 68.55 = 37.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.64/68.55 = 37.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.64x = 68.55 × 37.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.64x = 2,602.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602.31/45.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.02

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