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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.25, 62.44 and 27.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.25, 62.44 and 27.76 is: 38.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.25 : 62.44 = 27.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.25/62.44 = 27.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.25x = 62.44 × 27.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.25x = 1,733.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733.39/45.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.31

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