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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.40, 62.60 and 28.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.40, 62.60 and 28.14 is: 38.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.40 : 62.60 = 28.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.40/62.60 = 28.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.40x = 62.60 × 28.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.40x = 1,761.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761.56/45.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.80

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