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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.84, 68.72 and 15.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.84, 68.72 and 15.38 is: 23.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.84 : 68.72 = 15.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.84/68.72 = 15.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.84x = 68.72 × 15.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.84x = 1,056.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056.49/45.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.05

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