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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.05, 67.49 and 40.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.05, 67.49 and 40.34 is: 60.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.05 : 67.49 = 40.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.05/67.49 = 40.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.05x = 67.49 × 40.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.05x = 2,722.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722.01/45.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.43

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