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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.02, 62.06 and 40.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.02, 62.06 and 40.10 is: 55.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.02 : 62.06 = 40.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.02/62.06 = 40.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.02x = 62.06 × 40.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.02x = 2,488.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488.61/45.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.28

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