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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.45, 68.20 and 28.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.45, 68.20 and 28.34 is: 42.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.45 : 68.20 = 28.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.45/68.20 = 28.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.45x = 68.20 × 28.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.45x = 1,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932.79/45.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.53

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