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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.56, 62.86 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.56, 62.86 and 28.06 is: 38.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.56 : 62.86 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.56/62.86 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.56x = 62.86 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.56x = 1,763.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763.71/45.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.71

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