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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.74, 68.61 and 38.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.74, 68.61 and 38.06 is: 57.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.74 : 68.61 = 38.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.74/68.61 = 38.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.74x = 68.61 × 38.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.74x = 2,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611.30/45.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.09

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