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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.16, 67.60 and 27.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.16, 67.60 and 27.98 is: 41.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.16 : 67.60 = 27.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.16/67.60 = 27.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.16x = 67.60 × 27.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.16x = 1,891.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891.40/45.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.88

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