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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.71, 68.58 and 27.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.71, 68.58 and 27.69 is: 41.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.71 : 68.58 = 27.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.71/68.58 = 27.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.71x = 68.58 × 27.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.71x = 1,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898.98/45.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.55

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