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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.60, 62.90 and 28.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.60, 62.90 and 28.12 is: 38.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.60 : 62.90 = 28.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.60/62.90 = 28.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.60x = 62.90 × 28.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.60x = 1,768.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768.75/45.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.79

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