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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.98, 63.42 and 28.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.98, 63.42 and 28.48 is: 39.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.98 : 63.42 = 28.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.98/63.42 = 28.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.98x = 63.42 × 28.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.98x = 1,806.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806.04/45.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.28

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