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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.28, 62.48 and 28.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.28, 62.48 and 28.88 is: 39.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.28 : 62.48 = 28.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.28/62.48 = 28.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.28x = 62.48 × 28.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.28x = 1,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804.42/45.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.85

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