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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.77, 63.13 and 28.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.77, 63.13 and 28.25 is: 38.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.77 : 63.13 = 28.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.77/63.13 = 28.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.77x = 63.13 × 28.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.77x = 1,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783.33/45.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.97

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