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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.27, 67.76 and 28.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.27, 67.76 and 28.96 is: 43.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.27 : 67.76 = 28.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.27/67.76 = 28.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.27x = 67.76 × 28.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.27x = 1,962.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962.26/45.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.35

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