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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.03, 67.60 and 27.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.03, 67.60 and 27.01 is: 40.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.03 : 67.60 = 27.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.03/67.60 = 27.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.03x = 67.60 × 27.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.03x = 1,825.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825.88/45.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.55

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