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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.73, 68.48 and 27.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.73, 68.48 and 27.68 is: 41.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.73 : 68.48 = 27.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.73/68.48 = 27.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.73x = 68.48 × 27.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.73x = 1,895.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895.15/45.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.44

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