To find the number, you can set up a proportion equation:
27/x = 45/100
Cross-multiplying, you have:
27 * 100 = 45 * x
2700 = 45x
Dividing both sides by 45:
x = 2700/45
Simplifying:
x = 60
Therefore, 27 is 45% of 60.
27 is 45% of what number?
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