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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.28, 67.60 and 39.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.28, 67.60 and 39.24 is: 58.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.28 : 67.60 = 39.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.28/67.60 = 39.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.28x = 67.60 × 39.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.28x = 2,652.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652.62/45.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.58

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