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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.50, 68.18 and 27.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.50, 68.18 and 27.41 is: 41.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.50 : 68.18 = 27.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.50/68.18 = 27.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.50x = 68.18 × 27.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.50x = 1,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868.34/45.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.07

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