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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.90, 63.34 and 27.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.90, 63.34 and 27.47 is: 37.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.90 : 63.34 = 27.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.90/63.34 = 27.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.90x = 63.34 × 27.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.90x = 1,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740.04/45.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.91

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