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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.50, 62.79 and 28.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.50, 62.79 and 28.25 is: 38.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.50 : 62.79 = 28.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.50/62.79 = 28.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.50x = 62.79 × 28.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.50x = 1,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773.82/45.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.99

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