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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 67.69 and 28.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 67.69 and 28.01 is: 42.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 67.69 = 28.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/67.69 = 28.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 67.69 × 28.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 1,896.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896.04/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.00

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