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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.45, 60.68 and 28.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.45, 60.68 and 28.45 is: 42.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.45 : 60.68 = 28.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.45/60.68 = 28.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.45x = 60.68 × 28.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.45x = 1,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726.20/40.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.68

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