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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.09, 67.73 and 28.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.09, 67.73 and 28.89 is: 43.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.09 : 67.73 = 28.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.09/67.73 = 28.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.09x = 67.73 × 28.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.09x = 1,956.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956.58/45.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.39

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