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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.18, 62.35 and 27.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.18, 62.35 and 27.69 is: 38.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.18 : 62.35 = 27.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.18/62.35 = 27.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.18x = 62.35 × 27.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.18x = 1,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726.57/45.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.22

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