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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.47, 62.75 and 27.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.47, 62.75 and 27.99 is: 38.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.47 : 62.75 = 27.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.47/62.75 = 27.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.47x = 62.75 × 27.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.47x = 1,756.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756.33/45.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.62

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