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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.33, 62.52 and 27.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.33, 62.52 and 27.85 is: 38.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.33 : 62.52 = 27.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.33/62.52 = 27.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.33x = 62.52 × 27.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.33x = 1,741.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741.18/45.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.41

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