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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.53, 68.12 and 27.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.53, 68.12 and 27.26 is: 40.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.53 : 68.12 = 27.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.53/68.12 = 27.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.53x = 68.12 × 27.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.53x = 1,857.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857.02/45.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.79

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