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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.92, 68.84 and 28.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.92, 68.84 and 28.54 is: 42.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.92 : 68.84 = 28.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.92/68.84 = 28.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.92x = 68.84 × 28.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.92x = 1,964.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964.69/45.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.79

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