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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.23, 62.40 and 28.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.23, 62.40 and 28.85 is: 39.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.23 : 62.40 = 28.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.23/62.40 = 28.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.23x = 62.40 × 28.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.23x = 1,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800.24/45.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.80

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