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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.02, 62.11 and 27.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.02, 62.11 and 27.54 is: 37.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.02 : 62.11 = 27.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.02/62.11 = 27.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.02x = 62.11 × 27.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.02x = 1,710.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710.54/45.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.99

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