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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.38, 68.11 and 27.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.38, 68.11 and 27.12 is: 40.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.38 : 68.11 = 27.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.38/68.11 = 27.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.38x = 68.11 × 27.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.38x = 1,847.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847.14/45.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.70

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