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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.94, 69.02 and 27.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.94, 69.02 and 27.92 is: 41.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.94 : 69.02 = 27.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.94/69.02 = 27.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.94x = 69.02 × 27.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.94x = 1,927.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927.04/45.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.95

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