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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.45, 68.16 and 27.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.45, 68.16 and 27.53 is: 41.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.45 : 68.16 = 27.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.45/68.16 = 27.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.45x = 68.16 × 27.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.45x = 1,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876.10/45.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.28

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