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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.26, 62.42 and 28.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.26, 62.42 and 28.91 is: 39.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.26 : 62.42 = 28.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.26/62.42 = 28.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.26x = 62.42 × 28.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.26x = 1,804.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804.39/45.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.87

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