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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.09, 67.66 and 27.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.09, 67.66 and 27.06 is: 40.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.09 : 67.66 = 27.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.09/67.66 = 27.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.09x = 67.66 × 27.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.09x = 1,830.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830.88/45.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.61

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