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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.89, 63.17 and 38.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.89, 63.17 and 38.03 is: 52.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.89 : 63.17 = 38.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.89/63.17 = 38.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.89x = 63.17 × 38.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.89x = 2,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402.43/45.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.35

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