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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.64, 62.97 and 28.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.64, 62.97 and 28.39 is: 39.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.64 : 62.97 = 28.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.64/62.97 = 28.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.64x = 62.97 × 28.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.64x = 1,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787.72/45.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.17

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