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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.28, 67.80 and 29.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.28, 67.80 and 29.20 is: 43.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.28 : 67.80 = 29.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.28/67.80 = 29.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.28x = 67.80 × 29.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.28x = 1,979.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979.76/45.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.72

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