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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.38, 67.96 and 27.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.38, 67.96 and 27.35 is: 40.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.38 : 67.96 = 27.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.38/67.96 = 27.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.38x = 67.96 × 27.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.38x = 1,858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858.71/45.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.96

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