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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.67, 62.98 and 38.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.67, 62.98 and 38.76 is: 53.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.67 : 62.98 = 38.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.67/62.98 = 38.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.67x = 62.98 × 38.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.67x = 2,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441.10/45.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.45

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