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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.97, 68.85 and 28.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.97, 68.85 and 28.86 is: 43.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.97 : 68.85 = 28.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.97/68.85 = 28.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.97x = 68.85 × 28.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.97x = 1,986.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986.75/45.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.22

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