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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45, 62.04 and 40.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45, 62.04 and 40.12 is: 55.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45 : 62.04 = 40.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45/62.04 = 40.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45x = 62.04 × 40.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45x = 2,489.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489.04/45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.31

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