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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.41, 68.04 and 28.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.41, 68.04 and 28.26 is: 42.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.41 : 68.04 = 28.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.41/68.04 = 28.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.41x = 68.04 × 28.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.41x = 1,922.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922.81/45.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.35

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