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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.48, 68.15 and 28.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.48, 68.15 and 28.34 is: 42.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.48 : 68.15 = 28.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.48/68.15 = 28.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.48x = 68.15 × 28.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.48x = 1,930.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930.89/45.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.46

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