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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.11, 62.23 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.11, 62.23 and 28.74 is: 39.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.11 : 62.23 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.11/62.23 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.11x = 62.23 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.11x = 1,788.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788.49/45.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.65

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