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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.19, 67.58 and 28.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.19, 67.58 and 28.90 is: 43.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.19 : 67.58 = 28.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.19/67.58 = 28.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.19x = 67.58 × 28.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.19x = 1,953.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953.06/45.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.22

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