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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.27, 67.86 and 41.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.27, 67.86 and 41.47 is: 62.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.27 : 67.86 = 41.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.27/67.86 = 41.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.27x = 67.86 × 41.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.27x = 2,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814.29/45.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.17

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