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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.80, 68.33 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.80, 68.33 and 38.24 is: 57.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.80 : 68.33 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.80/68.33 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.80x = 68.33 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.80x = 2,612.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612.94/45.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.05

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