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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.71, 63.07 and 28.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.71, 63.07 and 28.22 is: 38.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.71 : 63.07 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.71/63.07 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.71x = 63.07 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.71x = 1,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779.84/45.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.94

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