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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 62.92 and 38.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 62.92 and 38.28 is: 52.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 62.92 = 38.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/62.92 = 38.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 62.92 × 38.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 2,408.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408.58/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.76

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