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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.55, 68.29 and 27.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.55, 68.29 and 27.52 is: 41.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.55 : 68.29 = 27.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.55/68.29 = 27.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.55x = 68.29 × 27.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.55x = 1,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879.64/45.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.27

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