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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.92, 68.80 and 37.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.92, 68.80 and 37.82 is: 56.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.92 : 68.80 = 37.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.92/68.80 = 37.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.92x = 68.80 × 37.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.92x = 2,601.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601.83/45.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.66

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