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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.65, 68.18 and 38.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.65, 68.18 and 38.82 is: 57.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.65 : 68.18 = 38.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.65/68.18 = 38.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.65x = 68.18 × 38.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.65x = 2,646.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646.75/45.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.98

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