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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.22, 62.43 and 28.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.22, 62.43 and 28.87 is: 39.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.22 : 62.43 = 28.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.22/62.43 = 28.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.22x = 62.43 × 28.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.22x = 1,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802.35/45.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.86

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