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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.88, 63.34 and 38.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.88, 63.34 and 38.66 is: 53.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.88 : 63.34 = 38.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.88/63.34 = 38.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.88x = 63.34 × 38.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.88x = 2,448.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448.72/45.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.37

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