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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.07, 67.53 and 28.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.07, 67.53 and 28.78 is: 43.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.07 : 67.53 = 28.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.07/67.53 = 28.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.07x = 67.53 × 28.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.07x = 1,943.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943.51/45.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.12

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