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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.16, 67.70 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.16, 67.70 and 28.08 is: 42.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.16 : 67.70 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.16/67.70 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.16x = 67.70 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.16x = 1,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901.02/45.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.10

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