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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.46, 68.10 and 28.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.46, 68.10 and 28.35 is: 42.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.46 : 68.10 = 28.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.46/68.10 = 28.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.46x = 68.10 × 28.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.46x = 1,930.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930.64/45.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.47

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