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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.78, 68.60 and 27.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.78, 68.60 and 27.77 is: 41.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.78 : 68.60 = 27.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.78/68.60 = 27.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.78x = 68.60 × 27.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.78x = 1,904.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904.54/45.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.60

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