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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 63.01 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 63.01 and 28.19 is: 38.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 63.01 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/63.01 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 63.01 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 1,776.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776.25/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.90

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