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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.94, 63.37 and 28.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.94, 63.37 and 28.46 is: 39.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.94 : 63.37 = 28.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.94/63.37 = 28.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.94x = 63.37 × 28.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.94x = 1,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803.60/45.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.26

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