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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45, 62.16 and 28.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45, 62.16 and 28.68 is: 39.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45 : 62.16 = 28.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45/62.16 = 28.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45x = 62.16 × 28.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45x = 1,782.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782.75/45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.62

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