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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.19, 62.36 and 27.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.19, 62.36 and 27.71 is: 38.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.19 : 62.36 = 27.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.19/62.36 = 27.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.19x = 62.36 × 27.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.19x = 1,727.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727.93/45.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.23

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