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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.89, 68.73 and 27.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.89, 68.73 and 27.83 is: 41.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.89 : 68.73 = 27.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.89/68.73 = 27.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.89x = 68.73 × 27.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.89x = 1,912.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912.76/45.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.68

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