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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.69, 63.05 and 28.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.69, 63.05 and 28.47 is: 39.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.69 : 63.05 = 28.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.69/63.05 = 28.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.69x = 63.05 × 28.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.69x = 1,795.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795.03/45.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.29

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