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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.75, 68.55 and 27.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.75, 68.55 and 27.46 is: 41.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.75 : 68.55 = 27.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.75/68.55 = 27.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.75x = 68.55 × 27.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.75x = 1,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882.38/45.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.14

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