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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.02, 62.11 and 27.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.02, 62.11 and 27.53 is: 37.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.02 : 62.11 = 27.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.02/62.11 = 27.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.02x = 62.11 × 27.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.02x = 1,709.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709.89/45.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.98

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