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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.16, 62.33 and 27.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.16, 62.33 and 27.68 is: 38.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.16 : 62.33 = 27.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.16/62.33 = 27.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.16x = 62.33 × 27.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.16x = 1,725.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725.29/45.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.20

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