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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.39, 67.98 and 27.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.39, 67.98 and 27.32 is: 40.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.39 : 67.98 = 27.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.39/67.98 = 27.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.39x = 67.98 × 27.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.39x = 1,856.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856.87/45.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.91

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