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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.49, 68.14 and 27.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.49, 68.14 and 27.45 is: 41.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.49 : 68.14 = 27.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.49/68.14 = 27.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.49x = 68.14 × 27.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.49x = 1,870.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870.22/45.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.11

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