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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.02, 67.46 and 28.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.02, 67.46 and 28.72 is: 43.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.02 : 67.46 = 28.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.02/67.46 = 28.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.02x = 67.46 × 28.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.02x = 1,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937.14/45.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.03

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