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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.27, 67.86 and 36.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.27, 67.86 and 36.21 is: 54.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.27 : 67.86 = 36.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.27/67.86 = 36.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.27x = 67.86 × 36.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.27x = 2,457.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457.21/45.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.28

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