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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.99, 69.01 and 28.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.99, 69.01 and 28.89 is: 43.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.99 : 69.01 = 28.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.99/69.01 = 28.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.99x = 69.01 × 28.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.99x = 1,993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993.63/45.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.35

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