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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.28, 67.93 and 35.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.28, 67.93 and 35.77 is: 53.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.28 : 67.93 = 35.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.28/67.93 = 35.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.28x = 67.93 × 35.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.28x = 2,429.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429.86/45.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.66

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