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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.86, 63.27 and 28.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.86, 63.27 and 28.37 is: 39.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.86 : 63.27 = 28.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.86/63.27 = 28.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.86x = 63.27 × 28.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.86x = 1,794.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794.65/45.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.13

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