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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.17, 62.36 and 28.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.17, 62.36 and 28.81 is: 39.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.17 : 62.36 = 28.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.17/62.36 = 28.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.17x = 62.36 × 28.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.17x = 1,796.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796.45/45.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.77

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