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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.81, 68.61 and 38.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.81, 68.61 and 38.12 is: 57.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.81 : 68.61 = 38.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.81/68.61 = 38.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.81x = 68.61 × 38.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.81x = 2,615.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615.47/45.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.10

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