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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.75, 63.17 and 28.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.75, 63.17 and 28.53 is: 39.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.75 : 63.17 = 28.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.75/63.17 = 28.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.75x = 63.17 × 28.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.75x = 1,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802.10/45.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.39

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