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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.59, 62.89 and 27.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.59, 62.89 and 27.16 is: 37.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.59 : 62.89 = 27.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.59/62.89 = 27.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.59x = 62.89 × 27.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.59x = 1,708.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708.09/45.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.47

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