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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.35, 62.58 and 28.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.35, 62.58 and 28.97 is: 39.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.35 : 62.58 = 28.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.35/62.58 = 28.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.35x = 62.58 × 28.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.35x = 1,812.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812.63/45.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.97

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