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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.62, 62.96 and 27.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.62, 62.96 and 27.21 is: 37.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.62 : 62.96 = 27.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.62/62.96 = 27.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.62x = 62.96 × 27.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.62x = 1,712.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712.83/45.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.55

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