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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.87, 68.72 and 27.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.87, 68.72 and 27.30 is: 40.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.87 : 68.72 = 27.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.87/68.72 = 27.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.87x = 68.72 × 27.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.87x = 1,876.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876.18/45.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.91

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