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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 62.26 and 27.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 62.26 and 27.88 is: 38.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 62.26 = 27.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/62.26 = 27.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 62.26 × 27.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 1,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735.81/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.45

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