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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.05, 67.27 and 38.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.05, 67.27 and 38.55 is: 57.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.05 : 67.27 = 38.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.05/67.27 = 38.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.05x = 67.27 × 38.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.05x = 2,593.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593.56/45.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.57

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