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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.69, 68.46 and 28.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.69, 68.46 and 28.58 is: 42.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.69 : 68.46 = 28.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.69/68.46 = 28.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.69x = 68.46 × 28.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.69x = 1,956.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956.59/45.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.82

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