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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.33, 62.52 and 28.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.33, 62.52 and 28.94 is: 39.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.33 : 62.52 = 28.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.33/62.52 = 28.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.33x = 62.52 × 28.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.33x = 1,809.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809.33/45.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.91

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