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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.06, 62.16 and 28.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.06, 62.16 and 28.71 is: 39.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.06 : 62.16 = 28.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.06/62.16 = 28.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.06x = 62.16 × 28.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.06x = 1,784.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784.61/45.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.61

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