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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.64, 62.98 and 27.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.64, 62.98 and 27.22 is: 37.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.64 : 62.98 = 27.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.64/62.98 = 27.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.64x = 62.98 × 27.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.64x = 1,714.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714.21/45.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.56

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