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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.83, 63.22 and 27.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.83, 63.22 and 27.38 is: 37.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.83 : 63.22 = 27.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.83/63.22 = 27.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.83x = 63.22 × 27.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.83x = 1,730.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730.65/45.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.76

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