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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.31, 62.56 and 28.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.31, 62.56 and 28.95 is: 39.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.31 : 62.56 = 28.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.31/62.56 = 28.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.31x = 62.56 × 28.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.31x = 1,811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811.11/45.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.97

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