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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.32, 68.05 and 28.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.32, 68.05 and 28.31 is: 42.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.32 : 68.05 = 28.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.32/68.05 = 28.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.32x = 68.05 × 28.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.32x = 1,926.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926.67/45.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.51

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