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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.82, 68.56 and 28.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.82, 68.56 and 28.62 is: 42.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.82 : 68.56 = 28.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.82/68.56 = 28.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.82x = 68.56 × 28.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.82x = 1,962.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962.12/45.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.82

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