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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.31, 68.03 and 27.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.31, 68.03 and 27.06 is: 40.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.31 : 68.03 = 27.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.31/68.03 = 27.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.31x = 68.03 × 27.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.31x = 1,840.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840.93/45.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.63

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