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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.79, 63.30 and 38.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.79, 63.30 and 38.08 is: 52.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.79 : 63.30 = 38.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.79/63.30 = 38.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.79x = 63.30 × 38.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.79x = 2,410.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410.46/45.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.64

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