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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.92, 68.90 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.92, 68.90 and 38.68 is: 58.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.92 : 68.90 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.92/68.90 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.92x = 68.90 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.92x = 2,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664.69/45.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.03

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