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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.77, 68.45 and 27.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.77, 68.45 and 27.74 is: 41.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.77 : 68.45 = 27.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.77/68.45 = 27.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.77x = 68.45 × 27.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.77x = 1,898.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898.84/45.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.49

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