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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.85, 63.32 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.85, 63.32 and 38.16 is: 52.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.85 : 63.32 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.85/63.32 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.85x = 63.32 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.85x = 2,416.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416.29/45.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.70

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