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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.94, 68.77 and 27.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.94, 68.77 and 27.85 is: 41.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.94 : 68.77 = 27.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.94/68.77 = 27.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.94x = 68.77 × 27.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.94x = 1,915.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915.17/45.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.69

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