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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.03, 62.19 and 40.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.03, 62.19 and 40.44 is: 55.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.03 : 62.19 = 40.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.03/62.19 = 40.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.03x = 62.19 × 40.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.03x = 2,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514.96/45.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.85

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