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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.97, 68.67 and 38.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.97, 68.67 and 38.37 is: 57.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.97 : 68.67 = 38.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.97/68.67 = 38.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.97x = 68.67 × 38.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.97x = 2,634.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634.87/45.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.32

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