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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.04, 62.08 and 39.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.04, 62.08 and 39.28 is: 54.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.04 : 62.08 = 39.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.04/62.08 = 39.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.04x = 62.08 × 39.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.04x = 2,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438.50/45.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.14

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