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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.95, 68.88 and 37.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.95, 68.88 and 37.85 is: 56.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.95 : 68.88 = 37.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.95/68.88 = 37.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.95x = 68.88 × 37.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.95x = 2,607.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607.37/45.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.74

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