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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.21, 62.37 and 28.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.21, 62.37 and 28.82 is: 39.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.21 : 62.37 = 28.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.21/62.37 = 28.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.21x = 62.37 × 28.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.21x = 1,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797.66/45.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.76

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