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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.83, 63.25 and 28.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.83, 63.25 and 28.38 is: 39.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.83 : 63.25 = 28.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.83/63.25 = 28.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.83x = 63.25 × 28.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.83x = 1,795.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795.20/45.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.17

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