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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 62.97 and 28.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 62.97 and 28.17 is: 38.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 62.97 = 28.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/62.97 = 28.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 62.97 × 28.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 1,773.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773.86/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.85

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