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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.12, 67.56 and 27.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.12, 67.56 and 27.96 is: 41.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.12 : 67.56 = 27.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.12/67.56 = 27.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.12x = 67.56 × 27.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.12x = 1,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888.98/45.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.87

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