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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.29, 62.51 and 27.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.29, 62.51 and 27.57 is: 38.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.29 : 62.51 = 27.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.29/62.51 = 27.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.29x = 62.51 × 27.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.29x = 1,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723.26/45.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.05

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