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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.71, 68.55 and 28.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.71, 68.55 and 28.70 is: 43.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.71 : 68.55 = 28.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.71/68.55 = 28.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.71x = 68.55 × 28.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.71x = 1,967.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967.39/45.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.04

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