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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.99, 68.81 and 28.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.99, 68.81 and 28.85 is: 43.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.99 : 68.81 = 28.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.99/68.81 = 28.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.99x = 68.81 × 28.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.99x = 1,984.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984.68/45.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.15

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