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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.89, 63.30 and 28.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.89, 63.30 and 28.64 is: 39.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.89 : 63.30 = 28.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.89/63.30 = 28.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.89x = 63.30 × 28.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.89x = 1,812.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812.91/45.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.51

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