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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.84, 68.78 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.84, 68.78 and 28.74 is: 43.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.84 : 68.78 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.84/68.78 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.84x = 68.78 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.84x = 1,976.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976.74/45.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.12

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