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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.52, 62.78 and 28.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.52, 62.78 and 28.24 is: 38.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.52 : 62.78 = 28.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.52/62.78 = 28.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.52x = 62.78 × 28.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.52x = 1,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772.91/45.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.95

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