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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.34, 62.56 and 27.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.34, 62.56 and 27.85 is: 38.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.34 : 62.56 = 27.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.34/62.56 = 27.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.34x = 62.56 × 27.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.34x = 1,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742.30/45.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.43

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